Chapter 215: Order Restored
Elyn's POV
The silence that followed my words was so complete it almost felt unreal.
For a moment, no one moved.
Then Aurelixa and Seraphielle both bowed so quickly it was almost comical.
"We apologize, Your Highness," they said at the same time.
Their voices were sharp with urgency, the earlier hostility between them completely gone.
I stared at them for a second.
Then I sighed.
"To be honest," I said, "I care very little about your apologies."
Both of their heads snapped up slightly, but neither dared straighten fully.
"This," I continued, gesturing around the ballroom, "is a ball."
My gaze swept across the grand hall. The chandeliers above glowed softly, casting warm golden light across polished floors, glittering jewelry, and elaborate gowns.
"This is my ball," I added calmly.
Their shoulders stiffened.
"And you are not here to argue at my ball."
Neither of them spoke.
