MDCF

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What if he wants to do it today too? Siana wondered. Should I refuse him? Tomorrow is the trial day... Siana knew it was pointless, because whenever he kissed and touched her, she would give in willingly. She could never push him away.

Besides, if these proved to be their final moments together, she wanted to spend it with him rather than pushing him away. So, they spent their nights like this. After four days, the trial day was finally here again.

So, today it will be decided, she resolved. Siana was so nervous but she tried not to show it. Hugh arrived shortly and joined them. They greeted each other and were about to board the carriage to head to the courthouse when a voice called from behind.

"Officer!" it called.

They turned to see a man in uniform walking towards them. He had addressed Alan. That man... Siana had a vague memory of him but couldn't say for sure where she had seen him before.

While Siana frowned and tried to remember him, Alan turned to him. "I have something to say," said the man, "If you could just step this way with me, Sir."

"Right now?" asked Alan, "Is it urgent?"

"Yes, sir," said the man, "It's about what he discussed before."

Alan hesitated. What were they discussing before? Siana wondered. She was frowning when finally, she remembered where she had seen him before. Alan looked at her and gave a nod.

"Sia," he said, "I am sorry about this, but you go along with Hugh and Yulia to the courthouse first, alright?"

"What about you?" she asked.

"Just something I need to take care of real fast," he said, "I will be there soon."

"But there isn't much time left," said Siana.

"Don't worry," said Alan, reassuringly, "I will be right on time."

Siana hesitated then nodded. Alan took her face in his hand and placed a kiss on her forehead. "You trust me?" he asked.

'Of course, I do," said Siana, with a blush. "Just don't be late."

"I won't," said Alan and walked away with the soldier.

As Siana caught up with Hugh and Yulia a few steps away where they were waiting, Yulia frowned. "What was that about?" she asked. "Where is he going?"

"I don't know," said Siana.

"He didn't tell you where he was going?" asked Yulia.

"No," said Siana.

"Did he say anything else?" asked Yulia.

"he just said we should head in first," said Siana, "And promised that he won't be late. Something he needed to take care of."

Yulia was still doubtful. "Then it would be better for us to do as he says," said Hugh, "We must leave, otherwise we might be late."

They both nodded and followed Hugh to the carriage which would take them to the courthouse. When they reached, they made their way to the courtroom at a brisk walk.

Viscount North and his lawyer had already arrived there first. Unlike last time, Siana could manage herself better because Hugh and Yulia were by her side. She wasn't alone. He didn't come close to them, but he did look straight at her and smirked before staring at Yulia, inappropriately.

"Every time I look at his vile face, I feel uncomfortable and disgusted," whispered Siana, "I really want to get rid of him soon."

Yulia leaned towards her. 'Same here," she whispered.