Ravena's POV
My head spun for a moment, but then I forced a slow breath through my nose.
This wasn’t about them. This wasn’t their mission. This was mine, and I wouldn't let the past ruin this moment for me.
I straightened my shoulders back and raised my chin just as Evander’s voice cut through the air.
“Useless warriors,” he growled.
Although he didn’t shout, his voice held enough power to silence the room all over again.
“They were supposed to be here four days ago,” he snapped. “Now they want a ceremony for showing up late?”
His glare was fixed on the scroll, and no one dared to meet his eyes.
Bastian looked like he wanted to sink into the floor. “The message says they were delayed due to a storm…”
“I don’t care what it says,” Evander’s jaw clenched. “If they show up late, the
