I was still reeling from the shock of Emily's departure when, two days later, Queen Isabella summoned me. Her eyes were cold and unforgiving as she spoke. "You betrayed me, Sandra. What are relationships for? I knew you had connections with one of my subjects and your fiancé is in the armed forces. Didn't you realize that she was wanted? She attempted to destroy me with Atlas," Isabella accused.

"I swear, Your Majesty, I knew nothing about this. If I had known earlier, I would have told you before she got into my heart. Besides, she has always been kind while working with me. Hearing this about her really shocked...