Another couple of days passed, and no one came to call at Gaius' chambers, until one midmorning the king himself came striding down the corridor.
"Gaius!" Uther knocked on the door loudly.
After a moment, Gaius opened it, looking dejected and forlorn.
"Your time is up," Uther announced. "What is the verdict? Dead or alive? To be burnt or buried?"
"Dead," Gaius mumbled. "Last night. I found him this morning. I disposed of the body myself."
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In The Hearts Of Men
FanfictionIt's mystery and murder once more in Camelot, and this time Arthur isn't going to let anyone stand in his way to discovering the truth... no matter the cost. *completed* Cover art by me
