~ Lucian’s POV

The others hesitated, and that was all the opening I needed. I was on them in a heartbeat, moving faster than they could react. The hall echoed with the sounds of metal clattering to the floor and panicked shouts. One by one, they fell, their bravery crumbling into fear. Some tried to run, but they didn’t make it far. I left them sprawled, unmoving, on the cold stone floor.

When I looked up, only Queen Fae and King Fae remained. The queen's eyes were wide, her face pale, but she held her ground, standing straight and tall. The king stepped forward, placing himself between me and his...