"Your Majesty, is this court trial dismissed?" Alfred Villeuce asked with a smile.
Somehow it was enough to make her heart ache. She failed. He failed. Both of them failed at this very hour. Rosalyn Lockhart opened her mouth, but was then beaten to it by the King of Hearts who gave a firm nod. "Yes. Everyone is free to leave the court trial and head to their chambers or the dining hall—wherever they particularly wish to be right now."
The culprit was still unfounded.
The Queen of Hearts looked around at the dispersing crowd and then realized the missing presence of someone. "Where's Gine?"
"Your Majesty, we have more important matters to talk about—"
"Can I have a word with you?"
