The Phoenix's Second Choice
another said, "let the succession ceremony go on. Give it to Princess Seraphine."
I stayed silent.
I caught the fleeting glance exchanged between Seraphine and Father, and I understood everything.
"Father," I said softly, "Mother was right. You've never had vision. You've spent all these years scheming to crown the daughter of your beloved first love. You were even willing to lie to the entire clan."
His face darkened. "Althea, mind your tongue."
I raised my hand. In an instant, the divine refinement levels of every Phoenix clansman shimmered into view.