“I will defend Elias myself.”
The declaration followed Evelyn into the council chamber.
By the time she took her place before the assembled nobles, half the room already looked offended that a general intended to speak as something other than a defendant.
Elias remained in military custody.
Silas remained in the infirmary.
Nora remained somewhere inside the palace, watched by people who claimed not to be watching her.
Evelyn placed both hands on the council table, ignoring the pull beneath her bandaged shoulder.
“The case will be examined publicly.”
Lord Morland rose at once.
“My son is not fit to stand before a crowd.”
“He will be heard when his physicians declare him capable.”
“And Captain Ward?”
“Will remain in custody until judgment.”
A few nobles exchanged glances. They h
