Mirelah;
It's in moments of fear you realize that stubbornness can be deceitful sometimes.
As I walked towards the palace square, my heart rammed in my heart. Screaming and begging me to turn back, otherwise, it would jump out of my chest and leave me. But I know that's impossible. I can't turn back. Not now.
I step under the open sky, the afternoon sun kisses my skin, and a shiver runs through me. The sun is so far away, yet it feels so hot. How would hot coal feel under my legs?
My steps falter when I look ahead and see the crowd of palace workers gathered. I look over at Queen Velnara who is right beside me, and she holds me. She says nothing, but the reassurance in her gesture speaks volumes.
I hold my breath as we approach the crowd, and they make way for us, bowing and not daring to make eye contact. Once in the middle of the massive circle of people, I feel every cell in my body freeze in place.
