"Do you have anything to say for yourself?" Anastasia asked, looking at Sylvia with her eyes full of disdain.
The slender woman had fresh and clear skin that was almost shimmering with elegance. Her long silver hair loosely danced in the wind and her blue eyes were mesmerizing.
The sight of such beauty and youth even made Anastasia clear her throat as she addressed her again. "Don't you have anything to say to me?"
"Your highness…" Sylvia acted like she was wincing in pain from Mikel's tight grip and then paused. "I only… I didn't…"
The Queen's frown deepened and she scoffed in annoyance. "Are you still trying to make excuses?"
"I think it's very clear what happened here today. You wanted to preserve your dignity and show off your skills even at the cost of an animal's health."
"Am I right or are you still trying to deny this? What explanation do you have for being so cruel to a helpless beast?"
