#Chapter 146: Judgement Day

Almara’s Pov We’re settled back in our seats waiting for the hearing to resume. Maybe it’s just the potion taking affect, but my sense of confidence is returning. I sit higher in my seat knowing that with the biggest charge against us weakened, there’s little else to persecute us with. Besides it’s our turn for witness questioning. On the stand is Timmothy, looking nervous as if the entire verdict rests on his answers and I suppose in some way it does. Timmothy will be eager to help the Councilmen, but we’ve prepared our case. Arthur rises and straightens his jacket before approaching the witness stand. He gives Timmothy a broad welcoming smile that I know really means he’s about to destroy his opponent. Timmothy must pick up on this as his Adam’s apple bobs up and down the nearer Arthur gets. “For the record, is it true you work as a doorman at the Council of Bloody Hollow?” Arthur asks, his voice carrying throughout the courtroom. “Yes.” Timmothy answers this very simple quest