"Jaenelle has my love and my loyalty," she practically snarled at him. To even imply that she didn't, when she'd given up everything she'd ever dreamed of for her, to serve her...Surreal nearly broke the wine glass. "She's had it since she was barely twelve. I've never said she thought or said..."

She sat back, taking a deep breath. "Just because who and what I was doesn't matter to her doesn't mean others see it the same way, sugar."

"You do."