CHAPTER 61 BIGOTS

Minerva Pov Dominic had claimed that I should be removed from the search party, sparking an argument at the summit. Remembering my father's advice about the summit, I could only keep silent and watch them argue, as their argument drove me mad. I glanced at Dominic, and I couldn't tell if he was enjoying the argument or regretting that he even started it. Hoping that, somehow, an intervention would bring the unrest to an end, the governor slammed the gavel loudly and rapidly, and the noise died down. His voice followed. “This bicker will not lead us anywhere at all. Dom clearly stated that the lady was clumsy, but why don't we hear from the lady herself? Ms. Minerva, do you admit or reject the cause laid against you?" A slight murmur rose in the crowd. My eyes widened at the governor just as my father shot back. “What manner of question is that?” The murmur grew louder. “Let her speak.” The governor insisted, slamming the gavel as he spoke. I looked at him closely, and tho