Guilty

Michael deliberately stayed out all day when he had come in terms of what he had become.

Or what he has done.

He brushed patches of dried leaves from his pants and shirt then run a hand through his hair before he made for the castle. A plum tree scent invaded his nostrils on approaching his room.

Lily was gone by the time he returned so, he went for a bath and when he was immersed in it, a loud banging came from the door. One he ignored as he made to finish his bathing before answering the door.

He couldn't be more right but the sight before him wasn't a pleasing one as guards stood by his door with drawn swords and spears.

"Where is the queen? At that moment, Michael sniffed the air and frowned.

" Search the room. Lock him in the dungeon before we begin' lady Sophia spoke out pushing him out of the way for them to pass as his big size wouldn't leave the doorpost.