Thank you for the PM's and reviews.

Your words are greatly appreciated.


Welcome to PAD's first drabble.

Stephenie Meyer owns all Twilight entitlements.

I just want the privilege of posting one hundred words at a time.


12.


"You did not commit what you were charged with."

It is not questioning; it is peremptory.

"How do you know?"

He drops his gaze to his twitching digits.

His icy incuriousness gives away nothing.

"Please look at me," asks my pleading voice.

As his chiseled chin lifts to meet my savvy scrutiny,

I search his ocular depths and find no inkling of duplicity.

"Adjudicating one's character is in my blood; it's my profession."

"What difference does it make? I already served the sentence given."

"I believe I can assist you in clearing your name and in becoming unencumbered once again."


A/N:

Hmm.

What did Edward do?

Review me your thoughts.


A special thank you goes out to Chaya Sara for her keen eye and incredible beta work.

Another special thank you goes to Chandrakanta for her patience in crafting my spectacular banner.


Thank you for reading.

PAD