“Do you want to see what she can do?” Curzon cried.

The great hall resounded with cheers. Queen Dalyla and King Caiphas looked uneasy but clapped along with the rest of the guests. Violet wondered where the two of them fit into Curzon’s grand plans for just him and Violet to rule the elven kingdoms. He didn’t seem the kind to share.

Curzon pulled off a glove. “Let us see what The Eye is capable of.”

More cheering, but Violet hesitated to touch him. Curzon ...