A few gasps littered through the crowd, Doris was only glad she didn’t join in. All heads turned to look at William and most of them looked at him as if he was the dirt on the bottom of their shoe. They looked ready to unleash their built up anger and Doris was at least glad to see she didn’t recognize any of them.

“I’m sorry. What was that, prince?” Mr. Hugh spat. Doris could almost feel William’s anger heat up beneath her hands. He let out a deep breath to center himself.

“You. You took a bribe from the Luna Queen to kill me.” William announced. “I know it...