Rail, Axe, and Org appeared behind them, their presence a silent promise of protection. "We are here to protect you, Luna Reneira." Axe claimed with his thick solid voice.
Ren offered them a bitter smile. The words did little to ease the storm raging inside her, but Kaisun's presence, his unwavering support, was already working its way into the cracks of her willpower, soothing the sharp edges of her turmoil.
With that, they stepped forward. The moment they entered, all eyes turned to her. A heavy silence settled over the grand tent, thick with scrutiny. Every gaze dissected her, searching for weakness, looking for an excuse to disapprove. She knew those expressions all too well, human royals wore the same ones, their judgmental eyes always prying, as if peeling back the layers of one's skull would reveal their intentions or their worth.
