Chapter 103. I Did It

"What is taking them so long!" I barked, growing irritated. Running my free hand down my face, I sighed, knowing I would lose my nerve if they took much longer.

"I don't know, but I would guess they are trying to think of something to say to you." The stranger offered from the corner of the room; he had suggested he hide so that I had a witness and support in case they tried to have me overpowered and silenced. He just wanted to help me, and I was grateful.

"What do you mean?"I asked, spinning to look into the darkness, but I couldn't see him any more.

"I mean, you sounded upset; they know you are suffering after what you did. I imagine they are trying to find ways to calm you down and lies they can tell you to ensure you stay subdued." He expressed into the empty ballroom, his voice bouncing off the high ceilings.

"Oh." I whispered. I wanted to take responsibility for my actions; I needed to. I got that, or they would spend the rest of t