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.

Minister Maverick Griswold spotted the prince waiting at the end of the corridor. Composing himself, he approached before

Your Highness. Shall we continue this

who was seeing the man for the first time, regarded him with open disinterest, as

"For what purpose?"

the smile on Griswold’s face did not

sooner if I had heard it," he replied smoothly. "Whatever the matter may be, I imagine it is not something

began to narrow and he questioned, "You

correct but his voice faded when the prince raised his

Griswold reminded Edward, who

would be best not to be hasty

with

conversation. Edward’s expression hardened and he called, "You," pointing at the minister. "Did you

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

added, almost thoughtfully, "Perhaps this will help you

staggered back, clutching his nose where it began to bleed. "What was that

"You cannot do that!" Even though the prince belonged to the royal member, the ministers were untouchable, as they were

I have chosen, you have some nerve, especially when it was clear during ball

came out, "I touched her because I intend to

and he was going

of Edward before there could be any further damage. "Surely, there’s another peaceful

thought could catch it. The kick snapped upward

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