Our guard, Silas, and Royal’s valet, Jans, were waiting for us when we stepped outside. Silas put his hand to his sword, but Royal stopped him with a wave of his finger. Jans walked beside us, but far enough away that the guards’ swords wouldn’t reach him. “What has happened?”
“King Rupert…” I stopped when I felt the point on my back. “We have been arrested for the murder of the baron.”
“But it was in self-defense!” Silas protested.
“I told Prince Hestian that. He would not listen.”
“I’ll figure out a way to get you free,” Jans promised.
Royal shook his head. “No. Go. Father.”
“Royal, your father would have my head if I abandoned you. Just give me a couple of days. Don’t do anything foolish.”
Excerpt from The Lost Prince – Royal Book 3
