The sun had barely crested the horizon when Rory, Kieran, and Ash stood before the gathered Fae court.
The pale rays of dawn spilled across the marble courtyard as the fae elders gathered silently, their delicate faces betraying nothing. Outside, rows upon rows of fae soldiers stood at rigid attention, their armor shimmering softly in the early morning glow. Beyond them, the gates stood open, the path stretching toward Arcum.
Rory secured the pack across his shoulder, feeling the tens