Chapter 12. The Vixen Returns

Cercei’s POV

“Surprisingly, the vixen has made her return,” Maria sighed, rolling her eyes in exasperation. A servant had just informed me that Vienna was summoning me to the barn.

Since the Alpha took my father’s life that fateful night, Vienna had hidden herself in her room. I presumed she was overcome with fear after witnessing such a gruesome event. Although she possessed a mischievous streak and could be quite the bully, she had never truly engaged in such severe violence before.

“One of these days, Vienna will definitely have your tongue,” I mused, reminding her of the possible punishment she might receive.

“Which tongue? This one?” she jeered, sticking out her tongue and attempting to lick my face.

“Disgusting, Maria! Ew!” I chuckled, swiftly avoiding her advances and playfully nudging her before making my way back to the barn. She responded by defiantly extending her middle finger at me before resuming her garden duties with a broom in hand.