None of the adults looked happy. Elle bounced into the room like she had just gone to a party. Jada was a bit more reserved, but she strutted into the room head held high. Kate slunk into the room, her eyes cast downward. She believed in taking responsibility for her actions. “Please sit, ladies.” The king said, motioning the chairs across from them. He glanced at the guards. “You may all leave.” The king placed his hands together as if in prayer. His eyes swept over the three of them. “We have discussed the issue. We are relatively sure that while you relied on Kate to get you out of the palace, it was not her idea. I feel it was probably Jada’s idea, and Elle supported it. So you are all culpable. The entire security force that was on duty when you sneaked out has been given extra phys

