C292 A PRINCE'S FEAR

Aria stood in the middle of the big, empty hall. Her legs felt like they were made of water. She looked down at her hands and saw they were shaking so hard she had to hide them in her dress. The North King was gone, but the room still felt cold. It felt like the air was trying to choke her.

She looked at the Young Prince. He was still standing there, gripping his sword. His face was white