Arianna tensed at the king's words; her gaze met Selene's, who trembled with a blade ready to snap her neck.
The rogue leader-an Ouroboros?
How could it be?
Her fists clenched-if Selene knew about this, she wouldn't forgive her for deceiving her all this time.
"I... I have no idea about it, Your Grace," she breathed, her voice slightly trembling. "I swear on my life. I knew nothing about this."
The tension in the air remained as the king stayed quiet and still.
Arianna prayed silently under her breath that it wouldn't lead to bloodshed.
Selene gasped lightly when the blade was withdrawn from her neck. Arianna also breathed out in relief, but it was just momentary as realization and concern hit her.
"You understand your place, Selene. You understand the reason why you still have you
