Newborn rebel...

Luciana's parents sat down, and since everyone in the room had occupied all the seats, Luciana had to stand, which made her anxiety ten times worse. It made her feel like a criminal awaiting judgment.

"Your daughter has been disrespectful to her husband," the Queen started, without beating around the bush. Her eyes went to Luciana's parents, who looked at each other in concern before they turned to look at their daughter, who simply stood there with her head down. 

Thinking that the queen had overheard what Luciana had said a moment ago about their childlessness being her husband's fault, Luciana's mother straightened. "My... Queen. I think she—"

"I am not done talking," the Queen cut her off harshly, putting up her hand to stop Luciana's mother from saying anything.