(Kael's POV)
The servants' door splintered under my shoulder. I entered the Royal Banquet with mud on my clothes and the ring box in my pocket. Nobles lowered their crystal glasses and stared.
I searched the hall for one face.
And then I saw her.
Elara stood on the main dais beside the Wolf King's throne. A thousand candles caught her silver gown. Her hair was pinned up, exposing a constellation of silver light at her neck.
She faced the assembled court without looking for me. The woman who used to wait behind my chair now held the whole room's attention, and I wanted her back where I had left her.
"Elara!"
My shout crossed the hall. I shoved a nobleman aside and pushed toward the dais.
"I'm here! Selene is in the dungeons. I cast her aside for you!" My voice cracked. "I was a fool
