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The entire court was stunned into silence by Jake’s proclamation. They all looked at him in disbelief, hoping to hear him change his words. But Jake neither retracted his words nor made any apology. He just kept standing there with the crown in his hand. “What kind of an ill-natured joke was that? I did not find it to be humorous!” snapped Florio, staring Jake down with his enraged eyes. “It wasn’t meant as a Joke. You are a traitor and a murderer. In the presence of all the nobles and courtiers, I charge you with regicide. You killed King Perlemon,” replied Jake. “I thought we were over that! Marcus confirmed that the king was murdered by the Children of the Night. You saw that black rose petal with your own eyes!” “I am not denying that the cult was involved in the killing, but it wa