55. The Trial

Zaikai

It had been a few days since I had informed my father of what, Laelia and Zayden had been up to. After some pressure from me he had decided to finally hold a trial. I knew Zelda was nervous to speak up, it was unheard of for someone in her position, I was going to change that when I became King these types of killings and harm coming to those more vulnerable would be put to a stop.

I had dressed formally for the occasion, appearances for vampires speak far more than the actual evidence unfortunately. I wore a grey fitted suit with crisp white shirt and black brogues, I forgo the tie as it was going to be a long day. I had picked something out for Zelda a modest dress and blazer. I wanted to shield her body from everyone’s gaze, have her appear innocent as she is, if I dressed her how I liked it wouldn’t help our case.

Her hair and been wrapped up in a low bun, a couple of strands framed her face, the dress came below the knee in a wide pleated skirt, high collar with a few l