Chapter 293

"My king!" Virgil cried out. "This is not a matter that needs violence. Many have questioned the prince's choice of a wife. He has done everything wrong with his wife and as your court, we must question his decision. What does he want to hide so much?" 

"I don't have anything to hide but I don't have to tell you about my wife or my life. I am married, which is all everyone in this kingdom needs to know. I'm sure you came back here with a grand scheme to tell the kingdom about her coming from a brothel. Who else have you told?" Zayne asked, pointing his sword at Hugh. 

Hugh looked to Gage for help. He was always one of Gage's supporters from the moment it was announced Gage would be the next king. Zayne was going to be Gage's downfall and it was frustrating that the king was not seeing it.

"I have not told anyone but even if I did, it is spreading through her home and I am only speaking of what I heard. You should find the one who spread it-"