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Chapter 72
IZZY POV
We had a quiet dinner that night. Joanna had pulled out the stops, making all of my favorites. I didn’t have an appetite, but I tried everything because I knew it would please her. The strawberry shortcake was the grand finale, done to perfection using sponge cake instead of the biscuits that were traditional. Just the way I liked it.
I stood up from the table and turned to Joanna. “Thank you for the most delicious meal,” I said with a smile. Joanna gave me a watery smile back.
“I need to go prepare for your celebration dinner tomorrow night.” She turned her back and I could see her wiping tears away. I knew that she, like many others, was praying that the truth would prevail, but she didn’t have much hope I would be found innocent. Apparently, those who are accused of witchcraft rarely are.
I stood up from the table, not meeting my mates’ eyes.
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