Chapter 79. The Inevitable Fate

Xavier and Mia, along with Edward, made their way towards the courtroom where Edward had told them Robb and the councils of elders were.

If Xavier said he wasn’t afraid, he would be lying. If he had the chance to go back to three days ago, he probably would have done the same thing: protect his wife and queen and kill those assassins. He didn’t want to think of those waiting for him, and he didn’t want to think of the things ahead.

The door opened and Xavier and Mia stepped into the courtroom where Robb sat in the upper seat and the eight elders beside him. Standing beside Robb was Elliott, and the sight of him made Xavier furious.

“Should he be here?” he rose a concerned brow.

“I asked him to stay,” Robb replied, and a smirk appeared on Elliott’s face. “It’s good to finally see you after three days of visiting!”

“I’m sorry, your grace, the past three days haven’t been the best.”

“Guilt or something else?” Robb asked.

“I have no reason to fe