Chapter 35

It was finally time for us to return home for Christmas. The flight was exceptionally quiet.

With the loss of Rachel and Simon, no one felt like talking. Sofia put on a movie, and we sat and watched it without paying attention.

We landed and proceeded to the Palace. My parents were waiting for us. I gave them hugs and kisses before going up to my room to unpack. I returned downstairs to speak with my father.

"Dad, may I speak to you privately?" I inquired.

"Of course you can, young lady, he responded.

We entered his office.

"Dad, what exactly did you do with Simon?" I inquired.

"Do you really want me to respond to that?" he inquired.

"Yes," I replied. "I really need to know."

"I tried to have him executed, but your mother overruled me," he admitted. "She had him shipped away to an Alaska prison, which reminds me that you need to find a new advisor." We don't have any qualified candidates who are as young as Simon, but we do have a few i