A Seat of Honor

(Neva’s POV)

The sound of cheers filled the ballroom.

I could feel every eye watching as I took slow, uncertain steps toward the throne seats. The air felt thick with whispers and glances. Some guests looked surprised, others seemed curious. And then, through the sea of people, I spotted them among the crowd… Zan, Piper and Jaxon.

Piper wore a burgundy dress laced with silver embroidery, her thick