Anelisa

"Now we await the king to give his verdict" the magistrate in charge announced and hearing his name, my heart spanked and it felt like I was staring at the reflection of my death.

He'd certainly kill me. He's one who regards the words of his people then believing me.

Lifting those weak eyes to him, I realized he was staring at me.

"May I remind you, king Alaric, the rule says a traitor is to be beheaded in the presence of..."

Alaric raised his hand up just so the magistrate ceased ...