The day was bright, yet a storm was gathering, a storm that no one was seeing. The voices of the people could be heard from outside the castle and the anger in their tones could be heard loud and clear. Avyanna gulped hard at the sounds of their chants and the words that her beloved people were saying. They were no longer praises or nice words befitting a king and a queen, they were more of wickedness, hatred and resentment meant for criminals who did not deserve to be called humans. The love of her people had suddenly vanished from their hearts and so easily, resentment and anger had filled them.
Drazhan squeezed her hand gently, reminding her that she was not alone and he was right beside her. That reminder also reminded her that it was only Drazhan and her now. There was no one else, e
