SELVARA’S POV

“I will not be banished.” I said it again, louder and clearer this time in case I wasn’t clear the first time. Before I could say anything again, Queen Celine stormed forward. Her eyes burned with rage as she raised her hand and slapped me hard across the face.

“You cursed girl!” she spat, her chest heaving.

She raised her hand again and with the way she raised her arms, I knew the next one would come harder. But before the strike could land, Zyros’s hand shot up. ...