Lyra
I almost thought Liam had won the case, but when Elder Marcus banged the gavel and adjourned it to tomorrow, a sigh of relief escaped me.
Beside me, Randall exhaled, and Caine pressed his eyes shut briefly. I had not been the only one terrified, and just like me, they had feared the verdict.
The court was dismissed, and after Vera briefed us on a few things, we exited the courtroom. We were almost at the doors when we heard voices.
I recognized them both, and my steps slowed.
Liam and… Crown Prince Arthur. As usual, Arthur was dressed to the nines, and anyone who didn’t know this was his true nature would have thought he was coming from a party and not a courtroom. Whatever was he doing here? And how did he know about the case?
“Speak of the devil,” Caine muttered at the sam
