Chapter 124

Valerie's POV

"Step forward," Darius gave the order, and the hall echoed with his voice as his gaze ran along the ranks of figures lined up from the Eclipse Moon.

I watched a tall, thin man with broad shoulders, likely in his late thirties, move first. His hand trembled at his side, though his jaw was set. He bowed his head politely.

Darius's eyes locked on him. "State your name."

"Kellan," the ma