The woman moved forward, stopping just a few steps away from us.
Her white, pupil-less eyes swept over the scene, pausing briefly on Priel's drawn sword before settling on me.
Was she expecting an answer from me?
Too bad.
I simply met her gaze in silence.
"She asked a question," Tyshara reminded, her voice steady as she looked between us. "Avril? Priel? Explain."
Her hazel-green eyes flickered to me for a brief moment, but she held her tongue.
Unsurprisingly, she didn't even glance at Elijah.
Priel stepped forward, his bravado faltering under her gaze. "This… this bastard insulted me! And he—"
"Are all Aljanahs like you?" I interrupted, glancing at him. "Or is lying your personal sin? Does it make you stronger?"
Priel's face twisted with rage. "Are you mocking my family?"
"Are you stupid?" I tilted my head. "I asked a question. When did I ever mock your oh-so-great family?"
"Enough."
Himari's voice was soft, but it carried the weight of a command.
