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... o dust carried by the wind out of the window.

She then turned to Alec.

"You’re done with the court meeting?" She asked and looked into the books she was checking earlier.

Alec went to his desk. She glanced at him when he took his seat and wondered if he had calmed down after their little argument.

"I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t done," he answered bleakly and she figured out his mood was still sour.

"I came to ask if there is any news from Dr. Bentley." < ...

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