The Urgent Summons

Freya's POV

*Do you suppose they know?* Gael’s voice sounded tight and nervous in my head as we stepped into the stifling air of the council chamber.

I didn't know what this emergency assembly was about, and my father hadn't offered a single detail when he dragged us out the door. My gaze swept over the grand hall. I’d accompanied my father to standard council meetings a few times before, but an