"The defendant, Bella Pina Irenber, despite bearing the duty to serve as a model princess consort, allowed personal and private emotion to inflict irreparable harm upon the Head of House of Irenber, who bears a critical responsibility within this kingdom. She is hereby sentenced to ninety years' imprisonment."
Crack, crack, crack.
The judge struck his gavel. Ninety years — shorter than the sentence Douglas had requested, but still a heavy one all the same.
"This, this can't be! This is wrong!"
Bella thrashed her head wildly. The guard officer holding her lost his grip under the force of her struggling.
Still bound tightly, Bella dropped to the floor beside her chair. From there, she crawled forward, inch by inch, screaming.
"Your Honor, Your Honor! I'm sorry! Please spare me!"
Begging for mercy now wouldn't change the verdict. Cassion tapped my shoulder. Karman, Julia, and Dayson were already leaving the courtroom.…
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