The storm that followed the Leviathan's retreat had nothing to do with the weather.It was in the eyes of the people, the hurried whispers in the halls, the way the elders sat in stiff silence as if holding their breath.Anastasia stood in the center of the council chamber, bathed in the cold light streaming from the crescent windows above. Her wrists were bare, her crownless head held high, but her heart pounded so loud she wondered if everyone could hear it.She wasn't in chains but this wasn’t freedom either.“The Moon Tribunal is in session,” boomed Elder Callis, his voice flat, emotionless. “By order of the Council of Ancients, we convene to determine whether Lady Anastasia of the Surface, Moon-Sea Touched, is a harbinger of our kingdom’s ruin.”The words cut deeper than she expected.“Objection,” Kael growled before they could continue. He stepped forward from his throne, cloak brushing the marble like a shadow. “She saved us. All of you saw it.”“And yet,” Elder Azaro’s second,
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