Damian stared through the carriage window for several seconds, watching the streets of Velmora pass by as the procession continued toward the city square. The capital was more crowded than he had expected.
Demons filled the streets, gathered around buildings and packed into every open space where they could catch even a glimpse of the royal procession. Soldiers stood at regular intervals along the roads, forcing the crowd to remain behind the designated boundaries while additional guards watched the rooftops and balconies for anything suspicious.
Damian eventually turned his attention back toward Lucy, his expression becoming considerably more serious.
