whimitch[Phreya]

My voice boomed through the room like a crack of thunder, vibrating the heavy mahogany table and rattling the glass in the lanterns. My eyes flashed with dark, ancient light as the sheer weight of my command brought every leader to an absolute standstill.

I took a slow, steadying breath, suppressing the violent itch beneath my skin. I hadn't fed in a long while, and the blood-hunger was making my temper razor-thin.

We are not here to hurl petty insults,” I spat, looking ...