CHAPTER 10

Lyra POV

I woke to the sound of the crowd outside, their voices increasing in an unruly chant. "The King has fallen."

What was wrong?

I stood from the bed, wondering where the noise came from. I moved to the window to check what exactly was going on. A gasp escaped my mouth when I saw hundreds of wolves, gathered with banners in their hands.

"The King has fallen," I read. "Execute the temptress."

What were they trying to do and why was no one stopping them?

"Your Majesty," Corvin called, entering the room. I turned to face him. "The council demands a public statement." He said.

The...