I sucked a breath between my teeth. “And I know what Kal needs of you: information. Knowledge. Details of my wretched uncle's plans.”

“Oh, how observant that I’m a spy here all along, Evadne." Her lips pouted in a fake pout. "But I suppose you’re wondering where my loyalties lie, eh?”

“I don’t need to wonder,” my voice was thick. “You’re only loyal to yourself, whether it be your desire over Kal or your ambition to be called a Luna Queen. Also, you make such a bad spy, Elise. A spy is smart enough when and where to shut up—and you clearly don’t have either qualification.”

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