Alone Into the Fire

"Gather the guard. Lock down the city. I want everyone in position and prepared for an attack." Kaelen's voice rang out strong and deep, spurring the pack into action.

"There is no threat to us, your majesty, not from that." Lyra's voice was calm, and I stiffened when she glanced in my direction. "Beatrix, it is time."

"Less than a day. I get less than a day to decide? I haven't even had a chanc