Elvanya's POV
Five days before the blood moon and the palace felt too quiet. Kael had arrested Thorne two days ago after Lira's guard reported everything he'd heard at the watchtower.
Now Thorne was locked in the highest tower with ten guards watching him day and night but everyone knew his followers were still out there planning and waiting.
I stood in front of the mirror in my chambers and stared at the dress Lira had brought me this morning. It was silver like moonlight and more beautiful than anything I'd ever worn.
The fabric was soft and seemed to shimmer when I moved.
"You look like a queen." Lira said from the doorway. She walked in and started fixing my hair.
"I don't feel like one." I said honestly. "I feel like I'm about to walk into a room full of people who hate me
