A Cruel Whisper

Every single, calculated move Serena made throughout the morning oozed an effortless, terrifying authority that left the usurpers entirely paralyzed. She stood in the center of the foyer like a conquering queen returning to her stolen throne. Myra stood near the grand staircase, trembling violently with a mixture of sheer panic and unadulterated anger. Her nails dug into her palms as she watched h