Bitterness

"And even if I had to blame you for what you did, the fact that you did everything you could to fix it would have redeemed it."

"What a charming scene!"

"It is," admitted Darian, "but I'd especially like to know about this 'coup' that Grandpa Zot is involved in, which happens to be the cause of my parents' separation."

Zion was the only one who remained unmoved after Darian insisted, in his magical and imperious voice, that he knew the truth. He only shrugged his shoulders.

"You'll ask it... to Kreiz, if you're still curious enough to want to." 

"Why not ask me now?"

The second Vintry couple entered the room.

Zion immediately laid eyes on Ivy, who also only had eyes for Zion, no matter how many people were in the room, or how important they were. She wore for this day so different from the others, a beautiful golden long dress in black tulle, sequined and belted with jewels.

"Zion, I..."