Chapter 149

A couple of hours before Cassion and I danced together.

"Head of House Irenber, Lady Diana Viola Irenber, is entering."

A grand fanfare of horns rang out, and the massive doors blocking my path swung open. I flinched slightly at the flood of light pouring in, and when I opened my eyes again, people parted to either side like a sea splitting in two.

I let go of Lebert's hand and stepped inside. No one dared to walk beside me.

Everyone bowed their heads toward me at once. It was nothing compared to an emperor's military review or a king's coronation, but as a debut befitting a new head of house, it fell short of nothing.

I crossed the banquet hall and seated myself in the head of house's chair at the head of the room. The high, towering backrest marked it as the symbol of the position.

The chair…