Chapter 61

The sudden sound of a crackling sound ringing throughout the palace, people turn rigid as Leo pulls down the tapestry. "They have made it into the palace itself. Let's go and find a few balconies to attack from. Those who have crossbows should be on the balcony and hide behind pillars."  My body seems to be set on air pilot, my legs taking me where the others go as I look around the palace, memories coming back to me as they make my heart pound in my chest, tears wanting to form. "Lyra, you okay?" Leo asks, taking my arm gently as I look to see we have made it to a balcony, the men with crossbows taking position as many of them see to be trying their last form of relaxation.  "I'm fine. Just stressed," I reply, looking over the corner of the hallway as I spot a small group of men and women enter into the opening of the room below. "They are here."  Leo pushes me back away from the balcony and into the hallway, telling me to stay here unless I need