The Silent Throne

FREYA

The day of the council meeting came like every other day since Adrien's disappearance; dull and gloomy and unnecessary. We were approaching the end of autumn and the weather promised a bit of snow.

Perfect! I would appreciate the extra chill for my meeting today.

They were renowned and powerful demons, major leaders of the underworld. They twisted the art of politics and made all the major decisions that shaped the underworld. Ultimately, Adrien had the final say.

But Adrien wasn't here.

They were warlords and I was just a girl, but I was no ordinary girl. I resolved that today would only go the way I wanted it to go.

Ana and I quietly prepared for the council meeting, and we carefully selected the befitting dress for it, for I was going to show up like the queen I was.