#Chapter 215: A Better Way

Audrey “Audrey… You’re going to wear a hole in the carpet.” I froze in the midst of my frantic pacing and stared down at my aching feet. Edwin was right; I hadn’t stopped moving since we got here this morning. Since Judge Fuller had called an emergency meeting with Daniels and Black. “I can’t help it,” I said, starting to walk again. “What if they don’t believe me? What if Black somehow convinces them that I’m lying? Again?” My mate watched me from where he leaned against the wall, hands tucked into his pockets. We’d been out here like this all morning, waiting for some kind of answer in regards to my thesis—and Mr. Black. “Audrey—” “They’ve been in there for way too long,” I interrupted, not stopping my pacing this time. “It’s not a good sign. Not good at all.” With a sigh, Edwin pushed off the wall and caught me by the shoulders, halting my frantic movement. He turned me to face him and leveled me with a steady gaze. “Hey. Just try to