"Sienna." Cecilia began, calm and unhurried. "You will be sent to the Aurelian Academy of Arcane Studies to continue your education."
"It's a boarding school similar to the Athenaeum, located in the eastern reaches of the continent. Your studies will not be affected."
Sienna's face stretched, shock contorting her features into something almost unrecognizable.
But she wasn't alone in her reaction.
"Wait!" Ines shot to her feet, her chair scraping violently against the floor. Her finger pointed at Cecilia, trembling with outrage. "What are you talking about?! Who are you to make this decision?!"
She whirled on her husband, her voice rising with disbelief.
"August! What is the meaning of this?! I don't understand!"
"Sit down, Ines." August said. It was stern and absolute.
Ines froze.
