"So what do we do with her?" Roman asked as soon as the interrogation ended.
Asher folded his arms. "That question should be answered by the Queen. We're in her territory, after all." The sarcasm was subtle, but the jab landed — a reminder of her earlier warning.
Queen Seraphira lifted her head. Her complexion was pale, almost dimmed, as if someone had snuffed out the ethereal glow she always carried. Still, she held her posture.
"So far," the Queen said, her voice steady despite everything, "she has committed no crime aside from entering illegally. Her memories will be cleared, and she will be sent back to the human realm."
Violet's stomach dropped. She wasn't quite sure what she'd expected, but the ruling still hit hard. Hannah wasn't trustworthy — not by a long shot — but sending her straight back into that nightmare? After what she'd confessed?
It felt cruel. But what could she do?
