Chapter 79 – Stand Tall

• “What kind of test is this!?” I snarl, waving a hand up to the pillars. “Is it so important that the Queen of the Underworld be able to balance at great heights!?”
• “Watch yourself,” Death snarls, stepping close enough that I can hear his lowered voice as he glances around, ensuring that the courtiers cannot hear me anymore. I feel Anton move to my side as Orion likewise steps close. “Your commentary has not been requested, Princess.”
• “No, dad,” Orion says, shaking his head at his father. “She’s right – why are you doing this? Talent and beauty I can see being important for a Queen, but this? It’s -”