There was confusion amongst the kings but Lisa stood and watched with watery eyes.

The crowd erupted.

Shouts. Cries. Protest.

"FREE HER!"

"THE HYBRID IS ARIYA'S DAUGHTER!"

"SHOW HONOR TO THE DEAD!"

"HASPAN IS A LIAR!"

Haspan stiffened.

His eyes widened-not in anger this time, but in panic.

Real, visible panic.

He stepped back a fraction.

Too many eyes were turning on him.

Too many whispers.

Too many stones being thrown at his feet.

Then-

the battalion moved.

All at once, like a tide ...