“What the hell?” Corey whispered, the words just barely audible to Erika’s ears when they all knelt.
“Everyone, please stand.”
The Queen’s voice was strong and light and carried audibly through the room. Erika liked her already.
When all were standing again, the Queen introduced herself.
“I am Rachasara, your Queen, whom most of you already know. This is Corey.” She paused to grasp Corey’s hand and gaze up at him admiringly. Erika raised an eyebrow. The man did have skills if he’d made her that happy.
The Queen continued. “He tells me the changes between our birth time and this time are very drastic. Our transition may take more time than past generations experienced, but our awakening decree remains unchanged.”
Erika heard murmurs of surprise and excitement and turned to look behind
