The Collapse of Hate
Turning to the Elders, she gave them a sharp glare. “King Sterling and King Silver have brought something to my attention that went otherwise unnoticed by my court. The fact that you all created a rule without my say-so is a strike against the Coven Council.” David sucked in a deep breath. “We meant no disrespect, Your Majesty. Nikolai Valencia nearly wiped out our numbers, and our predecessors sought to protect the Coven at all costs.” Her shoulders squared as a blistering wave of power surged through the room, rattling the torches in their iron sconces. "Since when do we fault children for the crimes of their fathers?" A heavy silence followed. Even the candle flames seemed to shrink, as if cowed by the weight of her words. Ariel shot to her feet. “The rule is fair! We are not their
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