LEAH
“We have all gathered here today with one mutual agreement, and that is, the council has agreed to accept the merging.” Elder Phil revealed, only it was a little too late for that.
“And when was this decided?” I asked, folding my arms.
“After Charles’ trial, we chose to see things from your perspective and that is why we are choosing to accept and work with your decision.” Phill's thoughtful words were no longer useful or important to me, especially now that I had chosen the happiness of my family over the extra responsibilities I had never been accustomed to.
“That will no longer be necessary,” I said, and their skeptical looks told me they were starting to brace themselves for a surprise.
“Why?” Elder Manos chimed in.
“I decided at Charles' trial, that whosoever caught Adrian
