****CAUTION! Chapter does contain references to rape and caution is advised!*****
A few minutes of silence seemed to settle over everyone in the conference room before Kyne cleared his throat. “I’m sorry to interrupt but the court proceedings...”
With a wave of his hand Nicholas silenced him. “My guards have already informed the others that the trial will only continue tomorrow. Now, my Lady Loise, would you please continue, as I am sure there is much more for us to say before we can adjourn. That is off course, if my cousin would do me the honor of housing myself and my guards?”
Crystal sighed slightly while shaking her head at his almost condescending tone. “Nick, you of all people know you will always be welcome in my home.”
His eyes met her in a silent battle of wills before he fin
