~Zirah~ I’m dragged from the dungeons and through the castle, the air chilling me as I struggle against the men holding me. King Theron follows behind us, a twisted sense of satisfaction in his eyes. As we make our way into the dark depths of the castle, I can’t help but wonder what he has planned for me. I’m marched outside while Malachi and James continue to argue with the king, who follows. My heart beats like a drum in my chest, pounding in my ears as I’m dragged down the beaten track that leads to the nearby town. By the time we reach the town square, my feet are bloody from being dragged, my arms bruised by their grip, and the chains tight as they wrap around my body from my struggling. Upon entering the town square, I see it lit up by torches. The night sky is filled with stars