Shattered Denial

MAEVIA

I remained beside Torin outside the private chamber while ocean wind slipped through the open corridor overlooking the harbor cliffs. Soft music drifted upward from the lower floors of Cove Hall while noble guests moved below without noticing what was about to happen.

Torin folded his arms tightly and looked toward the chamber doors.

"You are taking this too far, Maevia," he argued. "Vanya