![]() ![]() ![]() Now it was cropped short and blunt, making her look different, much plainer than the seamstress who’d led her directly into Jonas’s trap. The last time she’d seen Nerissa, her hair had been long and shiny. “Your highness, you wished to speak with me?” Cleo stood and regarded the girl in the simple gray servant’s dress standing by the door. Shortly after Cleo was safe inside her chambers, Nerissa arrived. She slipped out into the halls and navigated the corridors until she found a servant, whom she asked to find Nerissa and send her to her chambers. Finally, she tried the door to find it unlocked. Heart in her throat, she waited for Cronus to return to extoll further punishment. ![]() ![]() Happily.” He exited the room and closed the door, leaving her there alone. If you’re caught eavesdropping again, Cronus will take you directly to the king. Now, either alert the king to my alleged crimes or release me this instant.” Magnus studied her intently, his expression stony and unreadable despite the storm raging in his dark eyes. You’ve bullied me to your heart’s content. Every thought, every goal, every need screamed rebellion. She had been a rebel since the day Gaius stole her kingdom and killed her father. She would not tremble before this boy, not ever. Acting like a cornered victim would do her no justice. And not with the unpredictable, intimidating boy who stood before her. She was not fool enough to put such dangerous suspicions into words. Although a hundred questions burned on her tongue, Cleo remained silent. ![]()
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