Maisie
The grand hall around us was plunged into a sea of whispers. There was confusion, and grim satisfaction and even pity.
But I hardly registered any of it. There was such silence in my head.
The Queen watched me and there was a shadow of a triumphant smile imprinted there on her face. Tessa's smile wasn't too far off.
I have won, after all, her eyes seemed to say to me.
Soren's voice was silent, yet filled with venom as he finally spoke again, "We should like a moment alone with her, to prepare her for the duel." Then he added with a bow of concession that made his tall frame tremble. "With your permission."
The Lycan Queen waved dismissively. "Go. Do what you must, but do not be late. The Red Moon rises by midnight. Not one minute later."
I was led out of there, but I couldn't have told you whose fingers were around my wrist, tugging me forward in a rush.
