Chapter 1— Another Commencement
The clothing sits in front of her—a blazing symbol meant to draw as much attention as possible today. Another ceremony. One Zarracen did not feel she had the right to attend. This was a ceremony where she takes credit for actions she did not commit.
Where Isabella took lead over the investigation after she was down. Where the Accursed woman Pallidia did the groundwork to lead them to her clan. Khione and Tushar's ability that kept Freecs from burning down. All of this was not her. It was them.
And yet, here she was being rewarded for showing up the for the first day of work and the last day of work. The insane thing is that they all agreed. All agreed to lie. Pallidia, Tushar, and Khione. They were here too in the Crystal Mist Mansion. Relaxing waiting for her to dress—to walk out this door, into the parlor and go to the main castle for the ceremony.
