The sun was setting when the sound of hoof prints in a steady march could be heard approaching the castle. Every man was alert and ready with hands on their weapons. The army of King Dorn could be seen from the high castle walls, and it was massive. With the help of her allies, Joselyn’s soldiers appeared to outnumber her enemy, but it would still be a close fight. As the soldiers marched closer to the castle, the King of Dorn could see soldiers on all sides of the castle walls. He realized his messenger had been discovered and his plan was revealed. The King of Dorn assessed the number of soldiers and smiled. His numbers nearly matched the Ice Queen’s. He gave the order to move forward. He hadn’t come this far to turn back; he was going to take Joselyn’s kingdom if it cost him every last
