*DRAYTON*
Not satisfied by the judgment I passed on Chase, the Elders began to protest.
I banged my fist on the table, releasing a bellow. "That is my final verdict!"
Silence ensued afterward,
Their eyes fastened on mine but I gave each of them a last look of warning before rising to my feet. Without adding another word, I walked out of the courtroom only to find Elysia standing there.
Her beautiful eyes flickered with so many emotions; pity, despair, sympathy, and concern.
Shocked to have her here, I muttered. "Ely—" and she surprisingly walked over and threw her arms around my neck. "I heard what happened, and I'm so sorry, Drayton."
It was at that moment I realized. She was all I needed to calm the storm raging through me.
Not attempting to say anything else, I pressed my
