The news of Nyx's hybrid status spread through the Beastworld like wildfire. By dawn the next day, everyone knew.
Nyx woke up to the sound of shouting outside Raziel's chambers. She sat up, and saw Raziel already awake and dressed, standing by the window.
"What's happening?" She asked.
"Protestors." He replied grimly. "Some are demanding your execution. Others are calling you a symbol of hope."
"Hope?" Nyx joined him at the window.
Below, in the main courtyard, two groups had formed. On one side, several dozen lions were holding signs and banners she could barely read from this distance but the hostility was clear in their body language.
On the other side, a smaller group was holding different signs. They looked different.
"Who are they?" Nyx pointed to the second group.
"I'm not sure yet. Kira is investigating. But I have suspicions."
Suddenly, someone knocked at the door, and Kira entered inside without waiting for any answer.
