Murmurs rose all around at Eileifr's announcement. The leaders of the waring covens were to be punished.

Eileifr held his hand up and the sounds of the crowd fell away. "You have each identified your coven masters. I ask now that the masters step forward willingly."

The prisoners muttered among themselves, but no one moved. Finally, Alex shrugged off Yaul's restraining hands and moved forward. He held his spine straight and met Eileifr's eyes. "I am the master of my ...