Before her strike could land, Harun shot forward, stepping directly in front of his sister and shielding her body with his own.
Beside them, Talha was trembling so much that cold sweat coated his forehead, his breath coming in shallow gasps.
Harun kept his head bowed and his voice low. "Forgive her, my Queen. She spoke out of turn."
Kizari's glowing eyes flicked over to Harun. A dark smirk touched her lips as she slowly retracted her wings, floating back down to the floor.
"I will do it, my Queen," Zaliyah's calm voice echoed through the room.
Everyone in the chamber froze.
Iruna shaked her head, tear almost welling up in her eyes. "Your highness….."
Harun's eyes widened in shock. He quickly jerked his head away, turning his gaze toward the floor.
