Shadowed Honors

233 — The Honored One

*POV=KAIA*

Hilda recoiled instantly, her composure slipping. “W-what are you accusing me of?”

“Accusing you?” Kaelen’s anger disappeared, replaced with the brightest smile. “We’re friends, Lady Hilda. Your kingdom helped ours fight off our enemies ten years ago. Why would I accuse a dear friend of my father?”

Hilda’s hands clenched into trembling fists.

“When you’re done insu