Claimed by the Prince of Darkness

Chapter 124

Chapter 124: The Prince’s Temper

Prince Edward paced restlessly along one of the stone corridors of the courthouse, while a handful of ministers lingered nearby, hoping to catch his favour.

"I believe it would be more comfortable to wait inside, Your Highness. It has been four hours since we have been standing here," Hermes said cautiously while subtly ushering the curious ministers farther down the hall.

"No." Edward’s mouth twisted with irritation. His foot tapped twice against the floor before he paused. "It has been thirty hours since last evening. Maybe we should post a notice declaring him missing? A bounty might encourage him to appear."

Hermes blinked. "I hear the minister has been occupied with urgent matters of state."

Edward snorted in response.

From the far end of the courtyard, Minister Maverick Griswold stepped down from his carriage and began making his way toward his office. Since yesterday, he had been trying to find the young woman who had attempted to deceive him.

Before he could reach the entrance, one of the newly appointed ministers hurried forward to greet him.

"Minister Griswold," the man said with a respectful nod. "His Highness has been waiting to meet you since yesterday."

Griswold let out a small, amused laugh as he straightened the front of his coat.

"Well," he replied with easy confidence, "that hardly surprises me. King Septimus has long relied upon my counsel. It would seem the prince intends to do the same. It is time for you to learn how work is carried out with the royal family. Watch and learn."

"Of course, Minister," the younger minister replied at once.

end of the corridor. Composing himself, he approached before offering a courteous bow and

afternoon, Your Highness. Shall we

seeing the man for the first time, regarded him with open disinterest, as though examining an insect that had wandered too

"For what purpose?"

the smile on Griswold’s

Your Highness has been waiting for me since yesterday. I would have come sooner if I had heard it," he replied smoothly. "Whatever the matter may be, I

began to narrow and

his voice faded when the

Your Highness. We met two nights ago," Minister Griswold reminded

not to be hasty and first confirm—" Hermes

lie," Edward said with a

Edward’s expression hardened and he called, "You," pointing at

first time. "Your Highness, I’m afraid I

help you remember."

clutching his nose where it began to bleed. "What was that for?!" came

do that!" Even though the prince belonged to the royal

one whom I have chosen, you have some nerve, especially when it was clear during ball night," Edward

Minister Griswold’s muffled words came out, "I touched her because I intend to take her. I have already

he was going to take

of Edward before there could

kick snapped upward in a brutal arc, catching Minister Griswold’s

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