Her gaze went back to the King. Zavian was approaching the princesses, and he was going directly for Princess Kitana.
So she and Penelope didn't win the bet then... but why would he choose Princess Kitana, after all she did to her? Neera felt a pang of sadness overwhelm her. Her life was about to become a living hell.
Princess Kitana smiled. Finally, it was her turn to be Queen. More than any Princess, she deserved it, even more than the dead Delilah herself. After five centuries and more, Kitana had waited, and victory had finally come as a reward for her patience.
She held her head high as he reached her, but what happened next was too shocking and sudden for anyone to anticipate.
Zavian moved past Kitana and headed straight for Neera. Neera, frozen with shock, shook her head at him in plea.
No, no, no, this cannot be happening!
Zavian held her hand and brought her out before the crowd. "Neera, will you be my queen?"
