Chapter 84

Chapter 84

Three large bells rang once loud and clear, declaring that every wolf present should return to the court room.

The rules were simple and everyone present knew it. If the bell rang for the third time, and they were not present, seated and silent, they would be thrown out of court.

The second bell rang and Diane became even more restless. It was true that Edward was her lover, and it was also true that she cared for him, but she was not going to risk being in court.

If Edward saw her, there was a possibility that he would tell the whole court that they planned selling the orchard together.

So she stood outside the court doors, pretending that she was busy with something as the bell rang a third time, and the heavy looking, gigantic doors closed shut.

The entire courtroom was now quiet. Even the sound of the passing wind could easily be heard, no one dared to speak, not even Jade.

He knew this court case would determine his fate, and although he was confident that Edward would