Chapter 75

“Who the hell does she think she is?!” Lilly exploded once Viola was out of sight and I sighed heavily. “She’s always been this way, Lily. It’s nothing that I’m not used to. In fact, this is mild compared to what I had to put up with when I lived with them.” Lily snorted incredulously and shook her head. “She’s so rude! I knew she had a reputation but seeing it first hand…it’s really something else!” “Don’t let it upset you, Lily,” I laughed, “I try not to take any notice of her when she’s like this. Besides, she was only just mated to Prince Peter and for her to then have him exiled so publicly for trying it on with her own step sister, well, it's not exactly ideal is it? There’s bound to be an escalation in her behavior. She can’t exactly lash out at King Andrew, can she? So I’m the perfect person to shoulder the blame.” “Well, I think it’s ridiculous.” Lily huffed as we continued on to the banquet. Ryan smiled as I took my seat next to him and I returned it with as much enthusiasm a