SUMMER’S POV

As the fighting stopped and the king was dead, people started approaching the throne room. They were confused. Ryker looked weak and sick, and I looked perfectly fine. But when it was made clear that Ryker was the one that killed the king, all of the king's followers bowed to Ryker.

That realization had barely settled before a soft, painful moan pulled me back into reality. I turned sharply at the sound and saw Ethan lying motionless on the ground. Panic shot ...