The Veiling of the Moon Kingdom (The Stars Forgotten, #1)

by Caitlin Zura

She struck him. Alden’s head snapped to the right. He bit his tongue and slowly turned back to face her. Lillianna shoved a finger in his face. “You do not question your father.”

Alden whirled on her and snapped, “Because I’m in love with you!” Elodae staggered back a step, bumping into her vanity. Alden blinked. As if surprised he had admitted it.