"This..." said Leah. "I'm sorry, but this is a lot to take in all at once."

In the large, circular room that traditionally served as the chambers of the Nolian royal council, Leah sat in one of the lower seats. The high seat was meant for the king, but she felt more comfortable down here.

Days had passed since the Battle of Cervice. The dead had been buried. The wounded had been healed. The newcomers had been housed within the city of Cervice as best as could be managed. With ...