#Chapter 99 (Marlon) – Gathering

He needed men. He only had a few hours before sundown and he wasn’t trusting that the trial was going to happen without a fight breaking loose. It was supposed to be a civil trial between Marlon and his son, with the king and queen ruling, but he had a feeling there was going to be much more at play once they arrived. He didn’t want to tell Deonna of his suspicions, but he knew he was going to need the strongest of the strong to fight by his side tonight. He also needed his servants back so they can help clean up the mess Petra and Alex left around the manor. Deonna slept peacefully in his bed beside him as he scurried out the door and into the darkened hallway. There was still no lighting, so it was darker than usual. He made his way down the hall to the guest room that Petra was sleeping inside. He was glad that she was already awake. She was still cuffed to the bed; the cuff that he used was made to prevent her from not only going anywhere but also transitioning into a w