Rise of a Queen - Book 2
We weren’t taking every warrior, we still needed to protect our kingdoms, our people.
We had no idea how many crawlers or rogues Orion had on hand, but hopefully, we would be ready for him. We didn’t even know what to expect once we reached Riocht, which is why we wanted to get there ahead of Orion’s deadline: the full moon. So we can scope the place out and be ready for him. Hoping we could end the fight fast and quickly.
I watched from my position on a lounge chair, just outside the main hall, as Xander and Ria passed by, a little way from me. I was sitting in the shadows, contemplating my life, as they walked past unknowingly.