"She's well-guarded," Yettiri snaps. "And unless you have ulterior motives, it's not your place to worry about her safety."
Her sharp retort hangs in the air as she raises a brow at Muyun, daring him to continue.
The atmosphere becomes tense as it's clear she's insinuating that their concern over Yetsune isn't as innocent as it seems.
The Queen forces a polite smile toward the Clan Leader's wife, while the King copies her, trying to ease the growing tension between the two families.
For the first time since they arrived, Muyun's expression turns serious, a flicker of hurt crossing his usually playful face. But Yettiri doesn't care. She knows exactly who he is beneath the smirks and jests. He's her enemy, no matter how much he tries to pretend otherwise.