CHAPTER 11
Breanna could barely hold it in as they drove back. One minute she was hissing and sighing. Next, she shot fiery darts from her eyes at Evelina. Throughout the hour and a half that they spent on the road, Evelina did not miss a single hint of the Countess's irritation.
"Now listen to me," Breanna grabbed hold of Evelina's hand as soon as they stomped into the drawing room. "You will not try the queen like that. Never again. Do you hear me?"
Evelina could have flinched, but she chose not to, as the Countess' nails dug into her skin. "I don't see any harm in politely pointing out a literary mistake, mother."
"Well, there was everything wrong with this one, and you are never going to pull a stunt like that again. Got it?"
At that Breanna maliciously ripped Evelina's hand off. Just in time for Violetta to witness the scene.
"Auntie?" Violetta called softly.
