Hayden’s POV The fabric brushed against my skin as unseen hands moved around me, adjusting, checking, tightening my suit. Someone smoothed my jacket and another pressed a cool metal clip against my collar.I stood still, my hands resting lightly on my cane, letting them work.From behind the curtain, I could hear it.The rumbling of the crowd.I could feel the anticipation building up from here even. “Final check,” one of the men said softly.I nodded once.A few of them moved around, just working their hands around my cloth making sure everything was set.Then Lyra entered. Her footsteps were quick and sharp, her heels clicking loudly. She stopped just in front of me.“It’s time, sir.”I inhaled slowly, letting in a deep breath. “Alright,” I said, my tone clipped. She stepped in front of me, then pulled open the curtain. I stepped forward now, my cane tapping on th marble floor.The sound of it echoed louder than usual, but then, it was swallowed by the incredible roar that g
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