I stiffen at the way she spat out the word slums, drawing even Sadie and Braxton from their quiet conversation to cast wary glances around the table. We all seem to be holding our breaths, awaiting Paedyn’s response. And she never seems to disappoint. After taking a slow sip from her glass, she meets Blair’s burning gaze. “Hmm. And did living in the palace teach you how to be a bitch?” Blair snaps. Before I can blink, the knife placed beside Paedyn’s plate is now raised in front of her chest, its point aimed at her heart.