The former ruling king and queen, Tatiana and Liam, and a few other nobles were at the table, having a late dinner, when Alexia said, “You two have started getting along rather well if I may say so myself. It came off as quite the pleasant surprise,” she paused and then went on, “I am quite fond of the bond you share. It is endearing to look at you two bicker, only to end the argument with a smile.”
Liam stiffened from beside Tatiana, and this latter glared at the former queen.
“And I find that it is quite despicable and downright pitiful how you want to control everyone around you, Alexia dear,” Tatiana’s words cut the thick atmosphere much like a sword would have.
The former queen gasped in outrage. “I beg your pardon?” She basically spluttered.
“You stop at nothing to get wha
