*Kieran* 

“That was quite a speech,” Father says coldly, coming to stand within inches of my face. “You’ve certainly spun quite a tale.” 

He’s saying this for the benefit of those around us, I know. The fury blazing in my eyes is a sharp reminder of the truth of my words. When he deems someone a threat, there is no stopping his atrocities, and I’ve just made myself public enemy number one. 

“I should have known this would all be too much for Prince ...