Nico “I OBJECT!” I bellow as I pull down my hood. My brother turns red as he looks at me with utter hatred. There is a moment of silence as everyone realizes what is happening. “It’s Nicodemus,” People murmur. I glance at Raven, who looks relieved to see me. It takes everything I have not to run down there and take her into my arms. I march towards my brother as dozens of armed guards swarm the amphitheater. Thelonius stands there looking smug as guns are aimed at me. “Guards, kill Nicodemus. He killed my father,” Thelonius orders. “Oh, we all know that I wasn’t the one that killed Father,” I say, staring right at him. “KILL HIM!” Thelonius roars. I walk right up to the guards. I can see in their eyes that they are no longer listening to my brother. “Guards,” Enzo shouts. I st

