CHAPTER 63

The court reconvened, thirty minutes had already elapsed and everyone was seated including Lucia.

"So Peterson are you ready to answer the question?"

"Who is your accomplice?" Wen asked

"It doesn't matter who they are the fact remains, I'm the mastermind behind the death of Oliver." Peterson said

"You have no right to speak to the council this way." Wen said

"Wen, let it go." Lucia ordered

"I'm giving my verdict. Peterson you are hereby sentenced to death. For killing a member of the elite and also for trying to steal the powers of another witch. Keep this in mind that whomever it is you're protecting we will find them. And just like you they'll be sentenced to death, probably receiving one of the most gruesome death possible." Lucia said mercilessly.

"What method would be used your Majesty?" One of the councilors Dorian asked

"He will be burnt at the stake." Lucia answered

Everyone began murmuring it had been years since someone was burnt to death and so they were surprised tha