Sylene was surprised that Milton had also abused the limiter on his own squad, and...why these two people suddenly blamed each other—weren't they in the same group?
Or was Milton trying to discard Ferin since Sylene was now supported by the envoy…
Really, what would he be without Sir Melchior saving him? He'd probably already be dead.
His eyes drifted—secretly—toward the vampire general, who hadn't even looked at him since he entered the public courtroom.
Sylene felt immense gratefulness toward the vampire.
The King leaned back, eyes grave.
Suddenly, the judge stared at Sylene. "This hesitation alone is enough to condemn you, young hybrid."
Sylene froze.
"This court finds you guilty of collusion by omission," the judge declared.
"By failing to report, by following questionable orders from your superiors, and by not surrendering yourself to the authorities—you assisted in an attempted assassination on a peace envoy."
His voice echoed strictly in the courtroom.
