The entire kingdom has gathered along the streets of Atlesper to give their respect and condolences to our fallen heroes. I watch with sadness as the women of Cole and Andromeda’s family lay their bodies down on long navy blue pillows atop large gold and blue slabs adorned with the kingdom’s crest. I force myself not to look away as I see how much more careful they are with Andromeda’s body. A silk scarf of ocean blue is wrapped around her neck to hide the stitches that keep her head in place and just the thought has my stomach rolling.
Their family covers them with a piece of navy chiffon and the men step forward. Acting as porters, the men lift the carrying poles that support each litter, onto their shoulders and as they do my parents step forward in long white robes. They step to the f
