Chapter 7
So many people.
Rissa had never seen so many bodies gathered in the same place all at once. Not even for her father’s grand events.
Hidden in the cluster of trees atop the hills overlooking the valley and castle below, they had an unobstructed view of the sea of flesh swarming around the fields. Waves and waves of people all herded shoulder to shoulder around the grand masterpiece of Calis’ plan. The massive structure stood out in stark contrast against the pale blue sky. An omen of death. The hangman’s platform was fitted with rows of nooses, all awaiting their innocent victims.
Rissa’s stomach flip-flopped as she swallowed the bile in the back of her throat. This was crazy. What was Davi thinking? What were they thinking following along with this whole idea? There was no wa
