Unflinching Defiance

Maeve's biting sarcasm detonated among the old men like a string of fireworks, instantly silencing the entire room.

This was Maeve's first statement since arriving. Yet to Titus and everyone present, it was nothing short of unforgivable disrespect. Titus's face darkened instantly. "What did you just say?" he demanded, his voice icy.

"I said, Kael is currently the best in my book. If you want me to