Chapter 17Cove
Protestors’ screams filled the palace. Their numbers were only growing as the noise became louder. Arian stood before them, surrounded by armed guards. A group of soldiers sprinted through the opening of the wall. Kwan, Kalani, Meadow, and Ciaran raised their weapons, preparing to fight.
“Such fools. You will all perish,” Arian spat, his black eyes bearing into Cove. His slick collared shirt stuck to his pale skin. His yellow-stained teeth and chapped bloody lips formed into a grotesque smile.
Astrid stood beside him, her silver eyes on Ciaran. Cove readied himself to be parted from his match. He knew the queen’s plans.
“Ciaran, it does not need to end like this. Arian is old. Your father is sick. There is a future for you if you stop this madness. Join us,” Astrid offer
