Theodore’s POV
I didn’t dare move.
Every cell in my body was screaming to pull Violet into my arms, to cross the square and kiss her in front of everyone. Between the Goddess’ judgment and the recording Kincaid had just played, everyone now knew Violet was still my mate.
But Owen’s body was still warm on the ground in front of me, and I’d have to practically step over him to get to her. The situation was still precarious, and I was afraid that if I brought any attention to the dead king at this moment, Violet would lose control. And we still needed things to happen in a certain order.
So I stayed put, turning with everyone else to listen to Olivia. Eva’s eyes widened at Olivia’s statement of intent to make her own accusation. For once in her life, Eva knew what was coming next.
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