{"id":3526,"date":"2026-05-30T04:57:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T04:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=3526"},"modified":"2026-05-30T04:57:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T04:57:44","slug":"the-kings-face-drained-of-color","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=3526","title":{"rendered":"The king&#8217;s face drained of color."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The giant white wolf stood motionless beside the child, one enormous paw resting protectively on the boy&#8217;s trembling shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No one breathed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No one dared move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside, thunder rolled across the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside the courtroom, fear spread like wildfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because everyone knew the legend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone knew the name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fang of Winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The royal guardian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sacred beast sworn to protect the House of Aldren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A bloodline that had supposedly been wiped from existence fifteen years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A bloodline destroyed by the very king now sitting on the throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And Fang of Winter had died the same night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At least that was what history claimed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king slowly rose from his throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His voice shook despite his efforts to hide it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Kill it.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guards stared at each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Terrified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wolf&#8217;s golden eyes shifted toward the king.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several soldiers immediately backed away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One dropped his spear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king&#8217;s face darkened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I SAID KILL IT!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still nobody obeyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because everyone in the kingdom knew one thing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last army that attacked Fang of Winter had vanished before sunrise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The condemned child looked up at the wolf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He couldn&#8217;t have been older than ten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dirty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Covered in bruises from weeks inside the dungeon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His name was Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An orphan accused of stealing royal property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A crime punishable by death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At least officially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In reality, everyone knew the trial had been nonsense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king simply needed someone to blame after a priceless artifact disappeared from the treasury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And Rowan had been unlucky enough to be nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy looked at the wolf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wolf looked back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then something impossible happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The medallion around the wolf&#8217;s neck began glowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A soft silver light spilled across the courtroom floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gasps erupted throughout the chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The glow spread toward Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wrapping around him like mist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy suddenly cried out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A burst of pain shot through his body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He collapsed onto his hands and knees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The silver light intensified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then everyone saw it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A mark appeared on Rowan&#8217;s wrist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A golden crest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A crown surrounded by wolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The royal crest of House Aldren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lost bloodline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The courtroom exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Impossible!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;It can&#8217;t be!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The bloodline died!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The prince was murdered!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panic erupted from every corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the king looked terrified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not surprised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Terrified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As if he already knew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An old noble near the front row suddenly staggered to his feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lord Harren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ninety years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The oldest surviving member of the royal court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tears filled his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He pointed at Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I know that mark.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old man began shaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I saw it once before.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king shouted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Silence!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Lord Harren ignored him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His eyes never left the boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storymyst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-177.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-588\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I saw it on Prince Elias.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The room froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even the king stopped moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prince Elias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The infant heir who supposedly died fifteen years ago during the Night of Ashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The night the royal family was slaughtered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The night the king seized power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The night Fang of Winter vanished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lord Harren&#8217;s voice cracked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;That child\u2026&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He pointed toward Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;\u2026is the prince&#8217;s son.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absolute silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then came a whisper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No\u2026&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the realization was horrifying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Rowan was truly descended from Prince Elias\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the current king was not the rightful ruler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was a usurper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king suddenly drew his sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steel flashed beneath the torchlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Enough!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone jumped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king pointed the blade directly at Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Kill the boy!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This time several guards hesitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then something changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One by one, they lowered their weapons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king stared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What are you doing?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No one answered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A captain stepped forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then removed the royal crest from his armor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And dropped it onto the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sound echoed through the chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another guard followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soon dozens of royal soldiers stood without insignias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Refusing to obey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king&#8217;s face turned white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The room was slipping away from him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the wolf growled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not loudly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not aggressively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A low rumble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire courtroom vibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stained-glass windows shook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Torches flickered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And suddenly every person present saw something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not their own memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wolf&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visions flooded the courtroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Night of Ashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The royal palace burning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Screams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Betrayal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And at the center of it all\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not as king.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Covered in blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holding a sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standing over the bodies of the royal family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gasps erupted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People staggered backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several nobles fell to their knees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because they were witnessing the truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wolf had carried the memories all these years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And now it was sharing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire courtroom watched as the general murdered the king.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Murdered the queen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Murdered loyal guards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then hunted the surviving heirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone saw it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lies of fifteen years shattered in seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the vision ended, the courtroom was silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king stood frozen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His secret exposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His crimes revealed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His kingdom gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then someone shouted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Murderer!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another voice joined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Traitor!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suddenly the crowd erupted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same nobles who had cheered for Rowan&#8217;s execution now demanded justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guards surrounded the throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king backed away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panic finally replacing arrogance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You fools!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No one listened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;It&#8217;s a trick!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No one believed him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain who had removed his insignia stepped forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And drew his sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not against Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Against the king.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Your reign is over.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king ran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not toward the doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toward Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toward the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toward the last living threat to his stolen crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His sword rose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People screamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The distance closed rapidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Too fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Far too fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then Fang of Winter moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The giant wolf became a blur of silver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One heartbeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That was all it took.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beast intercepted the king before the blade could fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The impact launched the king across the courtroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He crashed into the base of his own throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sword flew from his hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crown tumbled from his head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rolling across the stone floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until it stopped directly in front of Rowan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The symbolism wasn&#8217;t lost on anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king looked up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blood running from his mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fear filling his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first time in fifteen years\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He looked powerless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wolf slowly approached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Massive paws echoing across the stone floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king began crawling backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No\u2026&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wolf stopped before him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden eyes locked onto his.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The courtroom waited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone expected vengeance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone expected violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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