ELLA
Slowly I maneuver around the crowd in the court room, carefully as not to bump anyone with my crutches. It seems that everyone from the pack is here. It is honestly a little embarrassing to have Vanessa and I’s personal feud on display for the whole pack to see. Taking my seat, I fold my hands neatly in my lap and focus on not fidgeting or looking nervous. Erebus has already warned me that I will be called to speak against Vanessa in front of the whole pack. That attention is enough to make me want to vomit.
“You okay?” Emmett asks while taking the seat beside me.
“I’ve been better,” I answer honestly, not caring who hears me. “How about you?”
“The best I have ever been,” Emmett smiles at me brightly. “I think I owe some of this happiness to you.”
“Huh?” I c**k my hea
