The matron was right. This was now out of her hands. It was a wrestle for power between the young king and the regent. The officers must have known that when they had come into the council meeting today. She thought, her hands clenching into fists at the realization.
"Will you then ignite the fire of hope in their hearts? Will you let the humans destroy what we have created?" Alexander's voice rose, reflecting from the high vaulted ceiling and echoing through the hall, pushing in through the walls with ease.
Murmurs rose amongst the gentry, as the man's words triggered something in them. Eve gulped, her heart starting to beat faster. She watched their faces nervously, seeing how their expressions were changing slowly but steadily. Those earlier confused were now quickly making up their minds. Things were fast getting out of her hands.
