Adrian P. O. V

“Since the first moon rose over the Federation”, Councilman Finn Anderson began, "the transfer of power has been governed by sacred law. Unbroken. Untainted. By this rite, the Lunar Council bears witness that the heir is of sound mind, true bloodline, and prepared for the weight of kingship".

I blinked. Hard.

The moonlight shining through the window wasn't just bright; it was warm.

And it was making me sleepy.

“No king may be crowned without these rights. No crown ...