~NYRA

Anger from the crowd was still palpable as they shuffled out of the hall — their eyes burning holes into me.

And for once, I couldn’t truly hate them for their anger. It was sort of justified, thanks to Ried’s cruel treatment.

How could a King not trust his own people? I mean, if you had your doubts about a couple of people, why punish everyone along with them?

“Not you, Danielle—” Ried’s voice suddenly filled my thoughts.

I blinked to find him beckoning to her as she ...