“Ungrateful,” the princess murmured under her breath. “Excuse me?” I snapped, glaring at her. All heads at the table turned, following my stare. The initial shock melted, my skin boiling from the intensity of my building fury. “The king is offering you a great honor. To keep the peace between our kingdom is no small role. Your family will be rewarded greatly, and you refuse?” the princess scoffed. “As if you have much of a choice,” she added under her breath.
