SEVENTY-FIVE

UNKNOWN POV

I stand at my post within the town centre. I wait until I see the Queen, King Noah and Prince Nathaniel walk out onto the make-shift stage. I then discreetly pull out Chrysta's phone and send the message I prepared earlier to Charlotte. The only thing I can not control is how long it will take her to respond, either to the message or to go find her.

I do a quick scan of the crowd but snap my head back to the stage as I hear everyone gasp and bow again. I curse to myself as I see the King step onto the stage and up to his Queen. As he steps up to the front of the stage holding the Queen's hand, I can tell he is still very pale.

So he is still suffering from the effects of the poison and I can hear the slight weakness in his voice as he starts his little speech. Once he has finished, he makes his way with King Noah down to where the rogues are strung up. They make their way around the centre, killing all but four of the rogues who they cut with the help of silver so they wil