The witness

It was impossible. She didn't believe the king was aware. They were lying to them. He wouldn't have let her survive another day if he knew who she was. 

Her hands balled beside her, and she took a deep breath, deciding to continue. There were many other things to accuse her of, so she could let this one slide for now. 

"Tell the house the reason your mother was executed and you were sent to exile." The queen gestured for her to go and speak.

"I do not know about it. As you must have learned, I was sent out when I was still a child," Alicia answered.