Milena’s words echoed through Allegra’s mind as she slowly came to terms with them. The vampiress took her silence as a chance to pour herself another drink while she gave her time to think it over. Thankfully, the rest of the party at the table was still too engrossed in their conversation to fully pay attention to them. She was unsure how sensitive fae hearing was, but she also knew the Princess would not have said anything unless she was a hundred percent certain they would not be overheard. Her glass remained untouched as she let the heat flowing from the newly lit fireplace comfort her with its warmth.
“When exactly was this arranged?” Allegra asked when she found her voice again.
The Princess swirled the amber liquid in her glass, staring at its fluid, dancing form as though hoping
