Chapter 239

• Music poured through the the hall once all the guests had finally squeezed inside. Not one inch of room was visible from where she stood. She wondered how many had decided to come today. Easily enough to fill a small village—but did they come in support?
• Lucas stood tall with a mask of indifference on his face as he listened to the sounds grow louder. Classical music replaced the somber sounds from the funeral. It was almost strange to see the people that were previously crying—now shook with excitement. Almost as if the burial never happened.
• Anna reached up to rub his shoulders. “You see how excited they are? They know a true king is about to rise.”