Bailey POV
The courtroom is packed with the media, spectators, Orion's family and some of his teammates.
It seems like everyone is here to witness what they think will be Orion Hayes' downfall.
I sit in the back row far from the front with Nolan beside me.
His hand rests possessively on my thigh, his thumb drawing those familiar circles that used to comfort me but now make my skin crawl.
"This will all be over soon," Nolan murmurs in my ear, his voice dripping with false sympathy. "Once Hayes is sentenced, I'll start working on his release.
I will do it quietly, of course. I can't have people knowing I had anything to do with dropping the charges. But I'll handle it, just like I promised." He explains.
I nod, keeping my expression neutral even though I want to scream.
He's still
