zoya & open ; the feast, shortly after the poisoning
zoya watches anxiety spread through the room, people whispering nervously and eyeing their food and cups with trepidation, her own face a mask of indifference. watching the king ( does the man deserve the title of father ? not right now ) choke on his wine struck her with fear — such a thing should not be able to happen in the heart of the castle. but now, she has to take charge ( as if she would let her siblings take over, this is a chance to cement herself as heir ), and that means showing no weakness.
“ tch, the nerve of some people. could we not celebrate my dear brother's coming marriage in peace ? ” she comments. “ you can relax, the attack was clearly targeted — and futile, his majesty is being attended to by the best physicians in the kingdom. ” also, if he dies, then the culprit will have to contend with her ... they had better hope he survives.