The thick tension between the two women was palpable. Feronia and King Oberon watched Zoe carefully. She was fierce, confident and fearless.
"Princess Feronia, Zoe is my best friend and she was the rightful leader of the Shades."
Oberon raised his brows in awe. "A leader?"
"I chose to not claim the throne and let my younger brother take it." Zoe answered calmly.
For some reason, Feronia didn't feel good about that fact. Zoe was not a servant or just a friend but also had a strong family background.
Not bothering her anymore, her eyes then went to Ruth, who sat beside Zoe silently. Feronia observed her carefully.
She was a beautiful woman but clearly, she didn't take good care of herself. If she was pampered and taken care of like Feronia herself then she would be the most stunning woman Feronia had ever seen besides her.
"And who are you?"
Thea's eyes narrowed at the obvious change in Princess Feronia's tone. But Rees kept her calm.