"Just get in already!" she shouted at her housekeeper, who stood hesitantly at the door, wary that one of those ornaments might end up hitting her head.

The lady had a strong temper, but she had never seen her this angry.

"Tell me! He’s with her, isn’t he? He left me alone in front of everyone to roll around with that woman, right?" Lea turned to ask what she already knew.

"Yes, Your Highness. The one called Aysling is now the new mistress of the Amethyst Palace. Her appointment as royal concub