Lyanna’s POV

I exhaled heavily as the elders kept their gazes fixed on me, watching closely, waiting for a slip, a flinch any sign of displeasure or hesitation, but I quickly masked my expression. I couldn’t let them see the doubts that began to wallow in my mind the very moment I heard them suggest that. Not now. Not when they were watching me like prey.

“Did you really think it’s time?” I asked slowly, my voice measured despite the storm brewing inside me. They all nodded in ...