Weight of the Crown

(Neva’s POV)

“Chin high! Back straight, and shoulders relaxed. A queen does not fidget or scurry like a maid!”

The oldest of the three women standing before us struck the marble floor with her cane. Her eyes stayed glued on me, and I forced myself to remain in the perfect position for as long as my spine could endure.

Beside me, Rose didn’t even break a sweat. It was as though this posture came na