Kael reached the outer courtyard with Silver in his arms. The child’s crying had not stopped, and the sound echoed through the stone walls. He looked behind him and saw Draven’s shadow emerging from the doorway. There wasn’t much time.

“Open the path!” Kael shouted to the nearest guard. “Bring the healers. All of them.”

The guard immediately ran toward the east wing, where the palace healers were stationed. Kael tightened his hold on Silver and moved faster. He knew the ...