Juliette's Point of View
The two women stood frozen, faces white as snow.
"Please, Luna." The blonde's voice cracked. "We spoke out of turn. We were foolish. Please don't involve our husbands in this matter."
"Our families have served Silvercrest faithfully for generations," the pig-eyed woman added desperately. "If word got back to Lord Pemberton that I had disrespected the Luna, he would be devastated. His position on the council—"
"Should have considered that before you opened your mouths."
They flinched like I had struck them.
"We're sorry!" The blonde dropped into a deep curtsy, nearly stumbling in her haste. "Truly, deeply sorry. We were wrong. We were cruel. We have no excuse."
"Please forgive us." The pig-eyed woman followed suit. "We'll do anything. Whatever you ask. Just p
