SIDIA’S POV

Several things happened at once. Marcus screamed at Severus, causing Severus to lose his rage for a moment and stare in disbelief at his brother.

“How?” Severus screeched.

The entire throne room erupted in cries, the shock wearing off as they realized Marcus was free and they fully processed Julia’s death. Catarina pushed through to the front, stopping just in front of the square of sunlight, crying out in grief as she stared at the ...