Dimitri POV
All their efforts had paid off!
Seeing Trenholmian guards inside the palace made Dimitri's heart leap several times over.
One of the Trenholmian guards, in red and silver armor, menaced the vampire court with a stake, while his comrades-in-arms flanked him.
Father Reyes, with the speed and agility of an ancient and overpowered vampire, knocked Luc on his heels and fought him with a cold precision. Dimitri sprinted to Ariana's chair and untied her pulling her up. "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine. Really."
Her smile conveyed reassurance, and he felt his strength and determination increase. He tossed her an extra stake, courtesy of one of the Trenholmian guards. She brandished it, glaring at Irina, Queen Katia, and King Aleksandr.
"Your reign of terror is over," she shouted. "Trenholm will never again bow to you!"
Luc sneered, blocking Father Reyes' attempts to demolish him. "Your people only brought a handful of soldiers!"