Jessie's POV

Larry collapsed to his knees as she was hauled out of the courtroom, being taken to the field out back where punishments were carried out. John helped him back up. "Come on, you don't need to see this," he said as he turned him around.

"NO!" Larry shook him off. "I promised her I'd be there to the end. Someone has to be there for her."

I looked at him, he was dying inside but he couldn't abandon his mate and I respected that. "Come on," I said. "We'll stay with you." We joined the crowd leaving the room and heading outside, ignoring those who gave us a...