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VERA

The mirth was gone from her face. She looked vicious now as she stepped toward me.

"You think I don't see what you're doing? You probably forced yourself on Ronan and quickly took in for him. All for what? To secure your spot beside him? Well, guess who's still Queen, Maeve."

I laughed in her face. "Oh, poor Vera." I tsked. "Stupid Vera. Always thinking everything's a competition. What