Chapter 79

Gradel

I was in the midst of a meeting with the elders when a guard barged into the courtroom, sweating profusely and panting heavily.

"How dare you..." Simon rumbled.

"I'm sorry, head sentinel, but there's trouble. Our future Luna has been attacked by the women at the market and I'm afraid that she might not survive it if she isn't saved immediately." He rushed the words and I jerked to my feet.

My heart slammed hard against my ribcage and cold sweats broke out on my forehead and trickled down my face as I replayed his words in my head.

I had several questions to ask but this...