The next morning, Aria stood at the window of their chamber, watching the sun rise over the mountains. She had not slept well. The events of the past two days, Lina’s betrayal and Selene’s confession of wanting her dead had left her exhausted in ways that went deeper than her body. But today was the end of it all. Justice would be served
Rowan entered the room. “Aria, ”he called as he sat on the bed. She turned with a smile that reached her eyes.
“Are you ready?”
"I was born ready." She turned to face him. "Let's end this."
They walked together to the hall.
The great hall was packed once more.
The council of elders sat in a semicircle near the dais. Kael stood at the head of the room, Ethan was beside him, arms crossed. Rowan stood near Aria, Bael and Nyssa flanked the doors.
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