Before anyone could react, Katia's hand moved again. Another slap, then another, the sharp cracks echoing through the room.
Allison gripped the bedsheets so hard her knuckles turned white, barely holding back a cry.
"Katia! What the hell are you doing?!" Xandar's voice shot up.
"I thought you'd finally come around when you agreed to visit Allison!" His gray eyes flashed with fury. "I didn't realize you'd attack her while she's unconscious! She's Cahir's future Luna! You've committed a grave offense!"
When Katia raised her hand for another strike, Xandar surged forward and grabbed her wrist.
Katia tried to yank free. His grip held firm.
Triumph glinted in Xandar's gray eyes. Perfect. Attacking her own sister right in front of King Cahir. This gave him every justification
