“Deary, you managed to resist the order of an elder fae.” Gladys propped her chin in her hand and pinned Siana with a frank look. “There are very few beings that can resist the command of an elder fae and they are all very magical indeed. Do you know who your father was?”

“I don’t see where that’s any of your business.” Siana shot back, lifting her head to glare across the room.

“I’ll take that as a no.” Gladys replied evenly, meeting Siana’s ...