Chapter46:

The room was empty, save for the mother and daughter. Rona marched up the steps and took a seat in her throne, and Kit stopped before her, head bowed. When the ring was presented to her, she kissed it, rattling off the same homage she always did, waiting to discover what in the world was going on. Rona took a deep breath. “The girl is a blathering idiot, Katrinetta. I suggest you worry yourself only about people that matter.” Kit looked up, shocked. “But, Mother.... Are you saying...?” “Whether what she said is true or not, I have more important concerns.” Rona let out a deep sigh. “You are aware that Eliason is loathsome to me in more ways than I can express, are you not?” “Yes, Mother.” “And though you do not know the reasons, the fact remains the same. I have suggested time and again that you put the boy far from your mind, and yet that seems to attract you to him further. So I have removed him whenever possible, and still you harbor feelings for him. Now, here you are with over thr