"Are you saying you were provoked?" the Emperor asked raising a brow . The other 4 men in the room looked at him as though he was a idiot .
"Yes, My Lord, that is the first of a few issues with their tale of events . I also did not willfully ignore greeting Princess Feya . I simply had not met her and did not know who she was . When I explained this, she took offense . That is what started this altercation . If you ask the other princesses and even elder concubines I always greet them if I cross their paths . I had thought Feya was simply a Beauty or such for she looks like a tiny porcelain doll . " Kyera pointed out, and as luck would have it, Feya was dressed in lace and frills looking the part of a children's toy . The Emperor seemed to consider this and nodded slowly .
Advertisement"You make a valid point, this is a mistake on my part . I should have introduced you to the family by now, my dear . I am sorry for that . " Clovis added backing her up, his adoring eyes apologetic and he smiled at her . He knew she was stressed . This was not easy on either of them . The Queen however scoffed and put her hands on her hips . The loving display however made fire of fury burn in Feya's heart . Not only did she steal away Clovis but the witch dared call her a mere beauty!
"Because you believed her a beauty you had the right to lay hands on her?" Demanded the Emperor his eyes flashing with indignance . Kyera frowned and shook her eyed, her expression troubled .
"My lord the Queen has completely misunderstood me . I never struck Princess Feya . It was she who intended to strike me . " Kyera replied raising her eyes to meet his . The honesty and conviction in her tone enough to shake his steadfast oppinon of the case . Seeing the consideration on his face Kira growled .
"You accuse her of striking you . It is obvious by who is bruised who intended to do damage to whom . " Queen Kira chided Kyera who looked back at her, standing at full height, shadows dancing subtlety under her feet .
"Your daughter in law shamelessly intended to beat me for no reason other than not knowing her name . A beating I did not deserve or earn . In my homeland that would result in death . I merely stifled that rage for the betterment of the family and pride of the royal family . How is this my fault, Lady Queen . If you can explain it I will gladly go for the punishment myself . " Kyera offered honestly growing tired of this argument as well . "If you look at the bruise on her wrists it will tell the story I just told is true . Had I beat her there would have been more than just those few marks I assure you . " Kyera added motioning to Feya's wrist .
"Kyera speaks true . She use to give Mordrin a run for the gold when they fight . If Kyera wanted her hurt, she would have been . " Mordakai added seeing she was getting emotional . His annoyance flared knowing she was being treated unfairly made it hard to accept this marriage .
"Kyera how dare you so shamelessly use the damage you caused as evidence of your innocents! It only proves you are a wicked woman . How dare you!" Feya cried loudly pointing a finger at Kyera exposing her bruised wrist .
"How dare you speak such lies . We saw it We saw it all!" The maids shouted in unison and Alexi had to place a hand on Clovis to keep him from teaching them a lesson . Before anyone could speak Kyera started to laugh .
"Kyera you best explain yourself . You dare to ignore their testimony to your wickedness?" Then queen asked and the room went silent . Something subtly changed… it broke . The peace Kyera was struggling to keep snapped like dry wood beneath a horse's hoof .
"Yes, how dare I . How dare I speak the truth when so many seek to slander me? How dare I refuse to argue against you in the garden when you accused me without asking my side? How dare I expect to be treated like a human being . " Kyera replied tears in her eyes . "How dare I try to be honest . Yes How dare I but I have a better question . " Kyera met her eyes, flames in her heart . Everyone stared, watching as Kyera let loose . The shadows causing a gentle wind puffing her silver hair . Even the two Shadow Veil royals seemed speechless .
"How dare you belittle the Empress when she tries to do her duty despite her legs . How dare you terrify tiny child who did nothing wrong but be born to the wrong prince . How dare you judge those who do not answer to you . How dare you do these things and charm the Emperor expecting him to protect you . I have lived here nearly a year now and all I have seen is this . If you think I am shameless then fine, but I refuse to take anymore . My name is Princess Kyera Shade of the Moon hear me roar . "
Chapter end
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