Maribel did not try to conceal her discontent. She glared at Ira with contempt before her expression as she looked over at the queen.
"Mother, what is this about?" She didn't want to beat around the bush and wanted to head straight to the point. Iris chuckled lightly and shook her head at her daughter as though telling her to be patient. She reached her hand up and motioned for the two maids to bring breakfast to the table.
"Must you always be so cynical, Maribel? I invited the future queen, and the future king of out wonderful, neighboring kingdom, because I'm in a particularly good mood that I want to share with everyone," she said, glancing between Mari and I. She wanted to invite Ven and Fleur as well but decided to take things slowly. Mari was in a terrible mood as it was and if it
