Orrin

Upon entering the courtyard, I see Jasper and Anja facing each other. Around them, in a vast circle, is most of the city’s residents. Thousands of people are watching and waiting to see how the challenge ends and with whose death.

How the fuck did this get out so quickly?

Anja looks nervous, and I can see that she doesn’t want to do this.

I am beyond angry with everyone here.

How dare they support this act of treason?

Because that’s what this is – treason against their future Queen!

Jasper maybe my cousin, meaning royalty, but he is below Anja. He has no power to challenge my Queen!

“What the hell is the meaning of this?”

The Royal guard