Chapter 47

Just then the doors opened and the king walked in. “Your majesty,” I mumbled, standing up shakily to do a curtsey. “Please,” he smiled, placing a hand on my shoulder. “Don’t be so formal, Elizabeth.” Ashton pulled me away from him angrily. “What do you want?” “Well,” the king said, ignoring his son’s hostile tone, “Since you’re done running your investigations, we can finally get down to business.” “You knew about this?” “Did you really think the forensics lab wouldn’t give me a report?” Ashton swore under his breath and the king directed his attention to me. “Are you satisfied with the results?” “I… I…” He produced an envelope from his jacket pocket and handed it to me. “If you still have doubts, then this should settle them.” I took the envelope warily and opened it. It was another report. My lips parted in surprise as I stared at the king.