The morning was long with a lot of things that needed to be done and Selene did not slow down.

The wives sat with her in the quiet lounge. They greeted her, smiled at her, and praised her clothes and hair. Selene sat at the head of the table, calm and steady. She poured tea for each woman herself. They thanked her many times and tried to please her, She knows that for now, they are only trying to get on her good side, for Kaelen sake.

When the last cup was served, Selene sat back and took her ...