As soon as the doors to the Great Hall opened again, Ashlynn's world began to narrow. Cadeyrn had returned with her armor at about the same time Owain's servants had returned with his, and it was time to make her final preparations.
"Stay strong for me, Jocey," Ashlynn said as she stood, giving her sister's hand one last squeeze. "It'll all be over soon. Laim, you'll be my second," Ashlynn said, startling the young lord who'd had little to do since announcing her arrival.
"Me, your Dominion?" Liam asked in surprise as his eyes flicked to Ollie, Isabell, and Sir Elgon before returning to her. "Surely there are others who…"
