Dominick lowered the document he was holding as soon as he heard the shocking details Evan revealed to him. He immediately turned around and instructed Evan to bring Cillian inside, along with Edward.
Evan bowed and quickly left the office. After a brief moment, he returned, escorting both Edward and Cillian. As they entered and greeted Dominick, the Prince cut them short.
"It's not time for pleasantries. A crime against innocents is a crime."
"Your Highness, Dexton is guilty, not Cillian," Edward lied quickly, desperately trying to protect one of his sons. "Please forgive him this time. I—I beg you. Because his mate faced injustice, that's why he took such a terrible step and funded the hunters."
