Cercei’s POV

“He had no involvement in this matter; it’s entirely on me,” my mother attempted to clarify once more.

“Mamà, he’s deeply involved in this,” I interjected firmly.

“And why do you consistently stand up for him?” Irritation tinged my words. Lucian garnered all of her approval, leaving me with nothing. I’m not aiming to be childish, but her constant support for him is incredibly irritating.

“I’m merely suggesting that Lucian is an ...