Her threat made me go silent. I wasn’t flirting with Terry. He was flirting with me. But maybe that was still enough to be held against me.
“You seduced my brother,” the Luna said, “And you will not get away with it.” An angry flame burned in her eyes. Her usually demure expression was filled with disgust.
I didn’t want to have this conversation with Elva listening.
“Your Majesty,” I said, rising from my chair. “If we could please have this conversation in the hallway, or somewhere else more private…”
“Why?” the Queen said, narrowing her gaze. “Are you afraid of the other candidates learning you are a loose woman?”
“I’m not –”
“A slut who tempts men,” the Queen said, voice full of malice.
I glanced at Elva. She tilted her head.
I hurried toward the Queen. “Please, your Majesty. Not
