Adrian's P. O. V

"Are you sure that's what she said?" I asked, blinking the last trace of sleep from my eyes.

"Yes, your Highness. That is exactly the message Lady Selena sent this morning", He swallowed "She...she also said that after she's done compiling everything along with the evidence of all the crimes they've committed, she'll retire from her post, give up her title and come and present herself for punishment".

I went still for a moment.

"Quick - where is my father? Does anyone know where he is?"

"The patriarch is in his study sir", Zain replied.

I turned quickly and hurried out of my room, Zain followed...