I’d been afraid Ilyas would prevent me from attending, but it seemed the King had insisted I be present. Most likely to keep my daēva under control when the judgment was passed. I had thought all night, trying to foresee every outcome, looking for chinks in Ilyas’s claims....
Dinner is an elaborate affair. After showering and modeling nearly every item in my suitcase in front of the mirror, I settle on a simple white linen dress with delicate flowers embroidered on the neckline and sleeves. My mother loans me her diamond studs, and I go minimal with the makeup, just a...