"Silence!" Ivan's deep voice cut through the clamor of the audience hall as he banged on the table in front of him.
Seated to the right and left of the throne, both the commanders of the Werelings and the Nightlings looked like they were at the edge of their patience. Nikolai's face was a picture of deadly calmness. On the other hand, Theodore had a sly smile sneaking up his face, his golden eyes glowing brightly in the light of the lanterns.
Eve's eyes were moist as she watched her step-sister leave the hall, attended by two Werelings on either side. Viola hadn't hesitated for a single second before proclaiming to the audience of the dreadful crime that Lityy had committed.
