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Chapter 55 - The Verdict

The King POV

I scan the packed meeting room. Where did all these people come from?

Then, I look down the long table at the council, who still have their calm and professional masks on, providing no hint of what they are thinking to the crowd. Several more of my guards stand around me and behind the table, but I hope they aren’t needed.

From the end of the table, I give the lead council woman, sitting in the middle, a quick nod to signal for her to begin.

She nods back and bangs the gavel. “Quiet. It is time to begin.”

People scurry to their seats while others stay standing around the chairs and at the back of the room. Some are also standing in the doorway.

Within seconds, the room falls into silence, with everyone’s focus on the lead council woman.

She clears her throat and turns her attention to the front row and Drake and his father. “Drake, please stand.”

A faint smirk appears as he stands up and slowly looks at every council member before turning his focus back on the
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Lisa
Oh no please please let this end well
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Nicole Bryers
OMG! What in the world is WRONG with those ppl?! Why would they go see Bethany in the hospital when they know all that has happened 2 her?! To hurt her some more?! I'm highly confused! Great mind the king has to have already have Beth, taken to the safe room! Yes! Where IS Lance?!
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