"I know who is responsible for last night's attack," Rhiya said out loud, hoping that her revelation would erase every trace of suspicion on her family.
Little did she know that her grave had already been dug six feet deeper.
King Xavier's chilly gaze narrowed at his daughter-in-law, whose very presence irked him so greatly that all he wanted to do was strangle her with his bare hands.
"Is that so?"
Rhiya nodded her head. "Yes, Your Majesty. I...I...I was hoping I could speak to you about this matter p....p...privately." she stuttered, swallowing the lump that was forming in her throat.
'The nerve!' King Xavier clenched his fist which was behind him. He gritted his teeth as he tried his best to stifle his rage until the appropriate time.
"Very well." King Xavier turned to Amir. "Have all my children assembled in the throne room, excluding those in the dungeon? I will be with them shortly."
