Semua Bab A Bond Not Meant To Be : Bab 11 - Bab 14

Without further words, Lord Arthur turned toward the door, his stride purposeful. The other council members followed him back to the courtroom, and to the judgement throne, then took their designated seats. The courtroom was silent, heavy with anticipation. Lucille heart pounded in her chest. Her hands were clasped tightly in front of her, trying to steady herself, but the tremble was undeniable. Would the silver suppressing continue? Or would it be a harsher punishment. The courtroom quieted down the moment the council returned. Lord Arthur stood up, "with the power bestowed on me, I will continue this proceeding," His gaze pinned on Lucille. "Lucille Clinton," he began, his voice carrying across the room, "you, an Omega, stand before this council accused of severing your bond with Edward Jones, a man of noble blood. As stated in the law, your actions have earned you punishment. The council has deli

 Mitch left the sitting room, to the garden. The wind was cool, brushing through the trees. Just as he expected, Edward was standing alone, his back rigid, , hands in his pockets, eyes fixed on nothing. Mitch walked up behind him, quiet for a moment, then said, “Do you want to talk, or should I leave?” Edward didn’t turn. “If you’re here to defend that omega again, don’t bother.” Mitch sighed. “I’m not here to defend her. I’m here to tell you the truth.” Now Edward turned, his face hard. “The truth? That you betrayed your own blood in front of the Council?” “No,” Mitch said calmly. “That you pushed her away. That Lucille didn’t reject you because she’s ungrateful or rebellious. She rejected you because you treated her like she was nothing.”