The hall was filled with murmurs and gasps as to why a woman was let in the courthouse unless she was a Queen or a witness or the accused.

"Your Highness, she shouldn't be here." One of the lawmakers in a blue robe called out, his face crumpled in disgust.

"I thought you were poisoned," Wikh asked, his eyes wide.

Lyne licked her lips and nodded her head.

"Yes, I was." Further exclamations.

"But I ran here as soon as I heard you were going to be prosecuted. I just needed to buy you some time." Her eyes were laced with tears, especially after seeing the old man's face torn...