"I know it… that I've abandoned him."
- Vinnandra'a Musings in Saegra's Empty Diary, Gifted To Her By Lord Albridge.
"Thank you sister." Cleo said tightly even as she beamed, acting the part of a caring and loving sister.
Vinnadra only smiled audaciously at her, taking joy at the how Cleo couldn't act out for fear of coming off as domineering to her in-laws. While her mother-in-law, the Lady Attamas, was not a problem. Her grandmother-in-law was an entirely different issue altogether.
As if on cue, the Council Head inserted herself in the conversation. "Who would have believed one day that we will be family."
Cleo beamed, the picture of perfect innocence and rare gentleness. "Indeed grandmother. I am sure we will make fine relatives."