Chapter 74 Flying

• The council chamber was still humming with muffled whispers after the exile. It was the first meeting since that time, and they finally kept hush when Damien finally allowed himself to sit. His body felt heavy, tired, and too warm from the wave of anger that had carried him through the entire meeting. Aria remained close, helping him each time his breath hitched.
• For a moment, they both thought the worst had passed, but they were wrong.
• Orion burst into the room so fast the doors slammed against the stone walls. His eyes were sharp in a way that made Aria’s stomach drop.