"Luca Auger, former Captain of the Princess' Guard, you are guilty of committing multiple counts of treason and mutiny against the throne…"
This is the end.
At that point, nothing else mattered to me.
A guard stood a few feet away from me. He was looking in the opposite direction, waiting for the King to give the execution command. But I was only interested in the hilt of his sword peeking out of his belt.
I stared at the sword. If Luca dies, I'll follow right after.
"…In light of your crimes, I hereby strip you of your rank and rights, and sentence you to death by—"
My hand twitched, ready to reach out for the sword.
I heard a whoosh, and an arrow suddenly pierced the snow between Luca and the King.
Someone screamed, and everyone turned their heads rapidly, searching for the person who had shot the bow, while guards pushed us down and shielded us with their bodies.
