A/N: I'm back!! Sorry for the long wait. I've been grounded and don't know when the next time I'll be back. So finally here is the next chapter!

Chapter 6: Trial

"I swear he did it! I swear by the gods!" Alanna cried. They where in King Roald's study. The king was silent. He turned to Jon.

"What do you think Jon?"

"Leave me out if it," the prince said hastily. Apparently he couldn't forget their fight two weeks ago, in which Alanna had accused Jon of seducing Delia. Alanna merely glared at him before turning to look at the king.

"I want a trial," she said sternly. "Your Majesty," she added.

Roald sighed. These days, it seemed that Alanna was arguing with everyone. Apparently, Roald didn't want a row with Alanna.

"All right,"

In Duke Turomot's courtroom, Alanna fidgeted in her seat beside Jon, listening to Roger's side of the story.

He's lying, Alanna thought, the sick bastard's lying

"...and that's what happened," Duke Roger said, shrugging.

Jon coughed slightly. Alanna could tell that Jon-and the rest of the courtroom- did not believe him.

"So, her highness seduced you?"

Roger nodded.

"I don't believe you Roger,"

Everyone turned to look at Jon. There was an instant outbreak of muttering.

"Excuse me?" Roger blinked. His own cousin didn't believe him? He silently admitted to lying to get himself out of trouble. But he won't dare say that out loud.

"When Duke Baird examined Alanna, he said that there were signs of rape," Jon turned to Turomot." I personally would like to here Roger's side again, while I use my Gift?"

Duke Turomot nodded.

In the middle of his story, Jon used his Gift to see if Roger was telling the truth. He wasn't. Everyone could see that. Well everyone who could see magic.

"He lies," Jon said coldly.

Turomot looked at Roald. The king had used his Gift on Roger. Roald nodded.

"You of all people should believe me, Roald,"

All eyes fell upon Roger. He looked livid.

"You forgotten that some people have the Gift, Roger," Roald said coldly. "Put him in the dungeon. He'll be hanged tomorrow afternoon,"

"There you go," Jon said to Alanna once they were alone in Jon's rooms. "He's going to be hanged,"

"Are you mad at me?" Alanna asked quietly. Jon looked at her in surprise.

"Why would I want to be mad at you, Ana?" He asked, using their private nickname for her.

"He was your cousin,"

Jon shoo his head. "It doesn't matter," he told her firmly," I love you more,"

Jon pulled her in his arms. He swiftly kissed her, then let go.

"Are you ready?"

Alanna shook her head.

"I don't think so," she told him softly.

"We'll take it slowly,"

Jon again kissed her. Alanna relaxed in his hold.

"I-I think I'm ready,"

"Are you sure?" Jon asked. He did not want to push Alanna. The princess nodded

"No, I did not, Gary," Jon told his cousin stubbornly that morning. "I told Alanna-when we got out of bed- that I did not want to push or force her," He looked at them.

"You were listening!" He accused them.

"Gary talked me into it," Raoul said at once.

Jon shook his head.

"We cannot get a private moment with you two,"