Silent Betrayal

LUNA VESPERIA’S POV

Tamsin’s eyes flickered wide like she was surprised too, but then she obeyed, slipping into the seat with the grace of someone born for it.

And for a moment, the entire hall was silent, every Elder watching Valerius, waiting.

“From this day forward, Tamsin will serve as an Elder in waiting. She will take the place of Cassius.”

The words struck harder than a slap.

The room eru