Chapter 15 : Relief at Last

Serena’s POV

I could see the shock move through the crowd, from one face to another. No one was sure what to believe. They were surprised that the military court would make such a mistake. And yet, if they hadn’t, then how was Baird here when he had been attacked by rogues? There were too many pieces of the puzzle to put together for so many people who had not been there to see the events themselves.

“He has saved us!” A member of the crowd close to the platform yelled. “Surely the Moon Goddess would have punished us had we executed a savior, not a spy!”

“Yeah!” Another person agreed. “A combat hero’s savior! We would all be doomed.”

I took another deep breath. It was good to be able to breathe at will again. Things were taking a turn for the better. The crowd was on our side! They agreed that I was not a spy, but rather a savior. At the very least, they weren’t willing to take a chance and execute me—for their own good. It was better than the alternative, and I was gratefu