JUSTICE

Cher dabbed a tissue at his face to clean the last part of egg yolk that was plastered on his face. She exhaled when she was done.

Alex could only sit there, the images flashing before his eyes. The people mocking him and Selena's expressionless face. He clenched the necklace so hard it broke. He felt a soft hand on his shoulder.

"I know you must be disappointed."

Alex frowned. "Disappointed?"

She ignored him and went about putting away his dirty clothes and the tissues.

"I know what it's like getting attacked by these angry mobs."

"You do?" He said cautiously wondering if she was regaining her memory already.

Although her back was turned to him, he could see her tense.

"Come now, my Lord, you know exactly what I'm talking about. The people of Forester clearly hate you. I don't know why because from what I know of you, you're the best King one could ask for. And I must say that I admire your courage to face your people even though you know they are very scary."

"Yes, thank you," he sa