Caleb's POV

The throne room was packed with bodies and noise. Every representative from every kingdom seemed to have squeezed themselves into the space and the air was thick with perfume and tension. I stood off to the side near one of the tall windows and watched as people filed in and took their places.

Duskwatch nobles in their earth tones, valcaryn royals draped in purple and gold and our own Shadowfang council members dressed in black and silver.

Cassian sat on his throne at the front ...