The prince's return

Chapter 64

Iris

The courtroom was thrown into an upheaval when I brought the young man in. Apparently, no one had ever challenged their barbaric customs that gave no chance for suspects to defend themselves.

Just like they did to me.

"I say we lock him up and wait for Prince Gradel to come back. He should be done with the meetings by now, right?" Elder Hanson said.

My body shuddered involuntarily at the mention of his name. I nearly slapped my cheek for having the hots for him when I was faced with a serious issue. His name wasn't supposed to have any effect on me.

Head sentinel Silas snorted, advancing toward the young man who was already on his knees.

"That would be too easy for him. Who knows, Prince Gradel would return and decide to release him, but that would give other criminals the audacity to continue stealing and we don't want that to happen." He injected.

My temper simmered to the surface and with all their ridiculous inputs, I was having a hard time keeping calm. Why couldn