Star Wars_ The Jedi Academy Trilogy 03_ Champions of the Force - Kevin J. Anderson
FALLEN HERO
On a bier at the end of the room lay Luke Skywalker—like a body stretched out for a funeral.
Leia’s heart thumped with dread. She wanted to turn around and leave so she wouldn’t have to look at him—but Leia found her feet carrying her forward. She walked with a rapid step that became a run before she reached the end of the promenade. Han came carrying the twins, one in each arm. His eyes were red as he fought to keep tears from flowing. Leia already felt a wetness on her cheeks.
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