Today, was the hearing. The court room was filled up with people. For a week now, Jace and Claire have been in police custody but this was the day of their sentence. This was the day everyone has been waiting for.

Ashton sat in the second row gallery with Thea besides him. Freya, Zachary and Mrs. Ryder sat behind them. It didn't take much time and effort till the judge hit his gavel against the lectern sentencing Jace to 20 years imprisonment.

Ashton felt the gently tugged on his hands as a soft hand wrapped itself around his. He squeezed back.

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Claire sat before Ashton and the door shut...