Silence Over Fury

(Neva’s POV)

Just as I opened my mouth to say something, Sloane set her fork down with a loud clink that echoed through the dining hall. My lips stilled. Her sharp, saccharine smile didn’t reach her eyes as she turned toward the king.

"My King," she began sweetly, "do you really think it’s necessary to introduce them to the entire realm as your grandchildren?"

My heart dropped.

Sloane kept smiling