CHAPTER 64
ALARIC’S POV
The doors to the courtroom swung open, and the man by the entrance loudly announced my arrival. Everyone in the hall rose to their feet as I strode in, anger simmering beneath my calm facade. I settled into my seat, watching as everyone cautiously followed suit.
My gaze roamed over the faces of the elders seated before me, a cunning smile creeping across my lips. “You brought reinforcements?” I chuckled darkly, letting my eyes drift past them to my father and mother seated close, each occupying one side of my armrest.
I frowned slightly, wondering if the elders had intentionally arranged the meeting to coincide with my father’s return—or if, by some unlucky chance, he had simply arrived just in time to make an appearance.
My eyes swept across the thirty-two e
