Chapter 53

As the judge hit the gravel, the sound went through me, shaking me to my core. We all watched, stunned, as she left her seat, and there was nothing we could do.

“What just happened?” I was looking around, trying to get answers, but none were forthcoming. I look at John, trying to get him to provide me answers, but he is as clueless as I am.

Alex left his post and came towards me, and I directed all my anger at him. “You!” I snared, almost seething in my mouth. “What did you do?”

“I think we need to take this to my office.“ John was quick to intervene, as he saw that I was serious.

“Fine.” I grudgingly accepted, but I turned to Alex, glaring at him. “You had better be ready to give me a concrete answer.” I threatened him just for effect, and he stared at me.

We allowed John to lead us to his office, and I entered the large expanse of space that was filled with nothing but books and a few chairs.

“Alright, I think I will leave you lovebirds to discuss, but please don’t kill each other o