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“TREASON!! She should be exiled or executed!!” Hamon shouted. I stood up from my chair, almost hitting Mikhal in the process.

“You have no right to give orders, Hamon. I am the one that is doing this and not you! So hold your tongue for whom you speak!” I shouted back. Hamon gave me a terrifying expression. It is rare for us to fight, but when we do, everyone better hide. I fixed my shirt and sat back in my chair.

Hazel will be sentenced for treason by what counted– I don't know. I tapped my chin, thinking of a way to deal with this. “Mi— I mean, your highness, I will do anything to protect you. It is hard to control your feelings as they keep going up. I should have told you about it, but I didn’t want to lose him. Joshua means the world to me. I have never been happier. You know that feeling when you do anything for love?”

Water appeared in my eyes; I wiped them quickly. I peered at Anisel, whose eyes never left my sight. Hamon calmed down before talking once more. “I know you, Mia.