CHAPTER 87(Theft√)
Axon was older, maybe my brother age, and there was something wrong with his leg. He didn’t fall, but it took him so long to reach me that it made the whole thing that much worse. I just wanted it to be done. As Axon knelt in front of me, I focused on the few lines I needed to deliver. “Axon, what is your crime?” I asked. “Theft, my lady.” Theft. Robbery. With reason? Or intention? “And how long is your sentence?” Axon cleared his throat. “Life,” he squeaked out. Around the room, murmurs began as people were sure they hadn’t heard that right. Though I hated to deviate from my lines, I needed confirmation. “How long did you say?” “Life, Princess,” It was apparent in Axon’s voice that he was on the verge of tears. “I’m no yet Princess, Axon,” “You are already a Princess, standin
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