The Emperor's Substitute Bride
A painting peeked out from under the cloth that covered it.
She edged to it and feeling Daegal’s eyes on her, took it off. It was a painting of a stunning woman whom she thought was Nezetta but with the detailing of the crinkles around her eyes, streaks of white in her hair, and brilliant hazel eyes, Naomi realized that it had to be the late Empress.
Naomi studied the painting for a while before moving to the next. This time, it was a face she knew all too well. One that she wished to have back more than anything.