"What did she do now?" I asked and Lyra's expression darkened.
"She is claiming you used forbidden magic." Lyra said and I stared as her.
"I beg your pardon?" I asked.
"Apparently she believes a human queen cannot earn the respect of the royal dragon naturally." She said.
The accusation was absurd. Unfortunately, absurd accusations often traveled faster than truth.
"People are actually listening to her?" I asked.
"Some are." She said and I groaned.
That’s exactly what I needed. Another political disaster.
The rumors spread throughout the fortress within hours and before noon a council meeting had been called.
That fact alone told me how serious the situation had become and the Dragon Council did not gather for minor disagreements. Something larger was happening.
By afternoon, I
