“That is a very serious accusation, Lady Helory Cinx. One not made lightly.” I kept my tone even but cold. “Do you have any evidence of this?”
She closed the distance between us, face inches from mine, hands clenched into fists. “I have known Baevera for most of my life and I know all about your grudge. I know you have her.”
“Step back, my lady. That is enough.” Alaric stepped in for the first time, placing an arm between us. Gently but firmly, he nudged her back. “I do not know what is going on here, but accusing someone like this and getting up in his face, is not just inappropriate but widely unacceptable.”
“To hell with you,” she spat. “I do not care what is right or wrong. I just want my friend back!”
“Helory,” Lady Kiskera called.
“I do not care who you are, Cel’theren. If I fin
