A CROWN OF THRON
Every guest had been assigned a seat according to rank, diplomatic importance, and the likelihood of causing trouble, especially the last category.
Seraphina stood beside the throne, wearing a magnificent dark-red gown embroidered with golden roses. A delicate crown rested upon her carefully styled hair, and a diamond necklace glittered against her throat, she looked every inch a future queen, unfortunately, her future husband was ruining her evening.
"You're standing on my dress," she whispered.
Kael didn't look at her.
"Am I?"
"Move your foot."
"Ask nicely."
She turned her head slowly.
"Prince Kael, I am going to count to three. If your foot is not removed from my dress by the time I finis