บท 168: Ceremonial Ties

She did not care that Cassandra was there to hear her insults to Sierra. After all, everyone knew what she was like now. Agnes was warned by her family to not stir any more trouble than she already had. 

For the sake of her home kingdom, she was to gain King Alistair's favor. 

Sierra tightened her curled fist as she glanced over to Agnes. She had a gleeful smile on her face. It was as if she was waiting for her to make a mistake. One slip up, and Agnes would do everything in her power to ruin her. 

Remembering to remain calm, Sierra relaxed her fists and let out a breath of air. She looked at Agnes straight in the eyes and gave her a smile. 

'Deep breath, Sierra, deep breath,' a voice rang in her head. It was Opal.

The smile on her face grew a little wider as she looked out the window. Even her little pet snake knew just what to say. If she knew what she should do, perhaps it was best not to kick a fuss.