LIANDREN’S POV

Even before I got there, the hall was packed with all my relatives.

I'm sure they must be thrilled to see that I was going to get punished because that was what this was—my punishment.

I made sure to have Mariah stay with Gabriel and Emily because it would break my heart allowing them to see me this way.

"Good day, Grandmother," I greeted.

My grandmother was seated at the center of the hall, and my relatives parted beside her.

The hushed whispers sent a tingling ...