"This realm never stops surprising me," Asher said sarcastically, making sure his words carried through the library.
Violet could not fault him either, this was simply ridiculous. The Free Fae were incredibly short-sighted. How could her grandmother commit suicide just because her mother birthed her? Though she didn't know the woman, it stung a little.
"It's not suicide," Lila tried to come to Queen Elowen's defense. "The gods simply took her upon her request."
But Roman snorted. "Whatever helps you sleep well at night."
Lila bristled at his words, saying defensively, "Queen Elowen was raised that way, so you couldn't exactly blame her."
Except Asher turned slowly, his expression as dark as a brewing storm.
"Don't," he said with an edge to his fault.
Lila frowned. "What?"
"Don't use her upbringing as an excuse," Asher snapped. "Don't dare use that as an excuse for her cruelty."
Everyone froze, stunned by Asher's outburst.
