“Well it’s a shame that your future Queen chooses her own life over her people, of course enticed by her King to do so I’m certain,” the Elder’s voice scraped my ears like thorns when I walked out. He lifted his hand about to give another grand speech when his eyes rounded and landed on me. 

“Well, well, well,” his lips curled over his teeth in a grin and I walked past Guards and warriors, humans, Rogues, and Councilmen as I made my way to stand in front of ...