CHAPTER TWELVE (THE WOMAN IN THE MIRROR)

THIRD PERSON'S POV

“What the hell is wrong with Elara?” Rowland’s voice thundered through the chamber. The veins in his neck pulsed as he slammed his fist against the marble table.

The Queen Mother didn’t flinch. She only shook her head slowly, her expression twisting in disgust.

“I placed her there. I forced the marriage. I ensured the union was sealed with royal decree. And now this, this utter foolishness? She dare threaten me here..in ...