As the courtroom cleared out Belladonna sat stuck to her chair, swallowing at a knot in her throat she blinked to Ashton who still sat patiently at his desk.
Leah though departed so fast it seemed she couldn't have waited another second, at the far back only Nicolas and the three vampires remained seated.
She sighed, that last one hit hard, hit home, for those who wanted werewolves caged, Belladona doubted she'll ever see freedom after that testify.
When the court emptied out Rupert grunted taking his glasses off "The audacity of Leah was unspeakable"
"Indeed" Ashton said rising "Its fascinating to see how cruel one can be, to think thanks to her murderers more dangerous than dear Bella over here walks free"
"What do you think will come off this?" Rupert asked.