Lucian allows Talia to take the scrolls and books to her room before they walk to the dining hall together. Talia’s heart drops when she sees Igneous sitting at the table rolling a piece of meat around on his plate. He glances up as she takes her seat and smirks, “Well if it isn’t the Voyeur Princess.” Talia feels her face heat up and begins to eat her food, choosing to ignore him rather than reply.
Anna and Nissa, who had been doing other chores while Talia studied, stand behind her at the table. Talia smiles at them, wishing they could join her at the table, but she knows that human servants are not allowed. She hopes that the marriage will allow her to alter these rules and regulations. The king does not show up after an hour, and Talia turns to Lucian, who sits next to her working on
