Chapter 86. Blessed Privilege

Robb had just broken the protocol that had sustained the trial by the witness for over a hundred years by allowing them to testify. It was obvious he did it because Xavier was his son, but no one questioned his decision.

An opportunity had presented itself, and Mia was grateful for it.

Edward moved forward and Robb gave the go-ahead to speak.

Edward introduced himself and his relationship with the alpha king and asked why he bore witness to him. Then he moved to state reasons he believed the alpha king was still a good choice for the kingdom.

“There are two people with better hearts than the alpha king in this kingdom, and that’s the high priest, Eric, and Queen Mia.”

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Xavier couldn’t believe all the things Edward said up there about him. His brother truly believed he was an excellent king. It shouldn’t surprise him. Edward had always said he had a good heart, but hearing testimony to that hit him differently.

A tear rolled down his face,