High House- Part 2

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Madeline couldn't herself believe that she had done something so bold and out of character in front of everyone. Her cheeks burned once everyone left the courtroom and her knees had turned weak to walk. Calhoun had supported her with his hand resting on her back so that she wouldn't stagger behind. 

She turned her head, making eye contact with Calhoun who looked down at her with a satisfied and extremely pleased look on his face. 

"You did well today, love," he whispered those words only for her to hear. As courageous she had turned in that spare moments when the High House woman had questioned and demanded proof, she could feel her heart thudding in her chest, her eardrums ringing. It took five more seconds to calm her heart as she stared into Calhoun's eyes.