Sage tries a maneuver under Aiden like she's trying to get his legs. He seems to see it coming, digging his own sword into Sage's neck. Sage's wolf turns back to her human self, her hand clutching onto her neck where she's profusely bleeding.
"They're your friends, Matthew!" King Aiden steps over Sage, walking towards Matthew, the tip of his sword dragging on the ground with a raspy sound. "We're your friends."
Matthew's eyes dilate at Aiden's words. He turns towards the King, ready to attack him, but instead focuses on Sage and Tyler, both bleeding out on the floor. Matthew turns to look over his shoulder. More Royal Guards have appeared, but from the outside. Ezra is leading the charge just outside the doors, the Rebels slowly being corralled into the throne room.
Matthew's black eyes
