Jessamyn wasn't fooled. She had seen this act before, knew exactly what lay beneath the surface. The challenge now was to expose Imogen for what she truly was without causing a scandal that would reverberate through the entire kingdom.
Jessamyn glanced at Jerrick, his eyes still dark with anger, but there was a glint of trust in them as well. He trusted her to navigate this treacherous path, to protect their future.
Taking a deep breath, Jessamyn fixed Imogen with a calm, steady gaze. "A humble dancer, you say?" she began, her voice smooth and unyielding. "And yet, you've found your way back to us, at such a convenient time. Tell me, Imogen, what do you truly seek?"
