Kinsley
I take a deep breath as we step into that large chamber. It is a circular room with a dozen men and women sitting behind a long bench. Their eyes all land on me, and I want to run, but Austen puts his hand on my back and guides me in.
“Andre will stay beside you,” He whispers and walks away from me.
I watch as he walks to a throne at the center of the room and sits down. I sigh and glance at Andre who gives me a small smile.
“Kinsley Cunningham,” An older man with thinning grey hair and a pointed nose stares down at me.
I glance at Austen, who smiles softly. I gulp as I look at the other man.
“I am the Head of the Council, Sterling Darcey,” he explains. "Our purpose here today is to assess whether or not you are mentally strong enough to serve as our queen.” He explains in
