His Cruel Revenge

Silas

I sat on the ground in father's yard with Kepler all night until the rising of the sun. It was about time that my father resumed his office. I thought Kepler would go in to fix his duty but he didn't leave. He stayed with me until I heard my father walking out and fully ready to resume the day's assignment.

"Long live, oh King! Long live,Your Highness!" The palace workers greeted and I turned around. Father was fully dressed in his kingly regalia and was strolling out of his chambers. The first set of assignment everyday was his morning patrol.

"Your Highness," I greeted with my forehead kissing the floor.

"Take him to the courtroom," he ordered without looking my way.

Kepler left with my father while two other guards carried out my father's instructions. They dragged me down to the court room like I were a criminal.

They threw me in but I landed on my feet. Father's seat was empty as he hadn't returned from his patrol.

Why is father doing this to me? What has he found out abou