CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
Sometimes Love is stronger than Nightmares
The Equestrian Hall was enormous with tall, black windows. Sort of like a fancy factory. People were streaming inside.
“We’re never going to get in there!”
Relax, Chas. I know you’re anxious. But you need to calm down, Kiara said. Just follow me.
I stayed close to her as she pushed her way through the sea of people. Other Shadow Hounds accompanied their masters, and I kept my eyes down to avoid being recognized as we jostled elbows.
A hearing was already in place, though I still didn’t know who was on trial. It took half an hour just to get inside.
“Banishment!” the voices around me yelled.
Easy, Chas. We’re almost there.
My heart sprang into my throat, and I could hear its pounding in my ears.
“Answer me!” Lord Crane’s
