Chapter 71

The Afternoon of the Trial

Part One - Sarah's dreadful fate

I was alone. Everest had an issue to deal with downstairs and he told me to go ahead and get dressed for this afternoon's trial. I had three different suits picked out for myself. There was a charcoal gray skirt suit paired with a royal blue button-down shirt. The other suit was a black pin striped suit with a soft gray button-down shirt. The last suit was a classic black suit with a white button-down top. I looked between the three of the suits and walked away. I slid my clothes off and got in the shower. I washed the stress and worries off of my body from earlier in the day.

I got out of the shower and dried myself off. I put on my lotion, put heat protectant in my hair, and dried my hair. I took the wet towel that was wrapped around my body and hung it up. I pulled on the robe and went to where I kept my makeup. I sat down on the chair at my vanity. I prepped my skin for make-up and looked up at hearing the door to our bedroom open and close shut.

"It's just me, love." Everest called out to me.

"I am in here, putting my make-up on." I called back to him as he walked into the oversize walk-in closet.

"You smell nice. I could smell you outside." He winked at me, causing me to blush.

"Oh." I turned and flipped my hair as I walked past him, my scent floating in his direction. As he inhaled, he made a low growling sound, causing me to let out a small giggle.

I went over and picked out the suit I was going to wear and began getting myself dressed. As I was getting dressed, Everest began to get himself ready. When we were both ready, we had about an hour or so left to spare. We walked into the activity room together and found it to be empty. We sat down at a table together and, for once, other than being inside our bedroom together, we were alone. Not only were we alone, but it was also very quiet. It seemed pretty peaceful. I could hear the soft pattering of his heart beat. It seemed to be reaching out to me and I moved to face him. He smiled over at me and I returned the smile.

"Ever play chess?" He looked down at the perfectly displayed game on the table and back up to me.

"Well, if you must know, I am a champion at the game. A complete mastermind." I told him with a broad smile.

"Really?" His brows shot up in surprise. I could tell he was impressed.

"No, I have never played before." I laughed and he laughed with me. "I couldn't tell you first thing about it, honestly."

coming from the hallway. There were different members on their way to the trial, chatting with one

smell, I don't know, a

that is weird." I frowned and sniffed

are you ready?" He wrapped an arm

so ready for this to be closed and over with." I leaned my head over to the

hand in

and Kristina. Everyone was vetted and trusted by high ranking members of the Kingdoms staff. The first order of business would be Sarah's trial. She was unmistakeably guilty of her crimes. It would be up to the others what her fate would be. I was done giving her

off the wall. I looked out at everyone, my eyes scanning the room from one side to the other. Unlike the human world, there was no jury of your peers, but the council who would be

listening intently to what was being said. I used this moment of distraction for my mind to sweep through the crowd. I was choosing random people to dip into their minds to see if they had

good deal of weight and she honestly looked horrible. Her hair seemed to be matted and just a knotted mess. Her skin showed visible dirt and filth caked on. When our eyes locked, she frowned at me. I kept a blank stare and watched her as she approached

and suddenly

lunged, I casted my hand in her direction, stopping her, freezing her in her spot. She looked frightened and I smiled at

enemy fully before you try anything." I said through gritted teeth. "Let's get her some silver chains." Everest commanded his men. They

turned to look at me. "Are you?

at the crowd of people who were all smiles, whispering the gossip about the possibility of pregnancy from their

Sarah. She was found guilty on all counts; conspiring against the kingdom, conspiring to kill the king, assisting in the murder of the king, assisting in the kidnappings of the future, now Queen, destruction of Kingdom property, conspiring against the kingdom to entice a war, aiding and abiding a murderer. I watched her reaction, her face fell, as she was sentenced to death. I looked around at the court and everyone seemed to be

on display for being a traitor on the Kingdom walls for everyone to see. I felt nothing for her; no sorrow, no worries, and absolutely no sadness. She deserved this,

free. She struggled and pulled at the chains. I looked at her as she was halfway through shifting when I stood. For whatever reason, I walked over

I looked

struggle

once in your life." I watched her slowly stop and she shifted to

by

be pregnant. But, he forgets that I can always be

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