ve

he assembly, the solemn voice of Kristophe

k, which caused their last successful attack that claimed the lives of many pack members which we are still grieving." Kristopher turned to me, his p

forehead as I scanned the room, every p

e sacred goddess to speak the t

ed, striving to keep

knew I would never commit the crime they accused me o

you plead?" Kri

ilty," I dec

ew they wouldn't believe me, and did they expec

itness testimonies of those involved and any other supporting evidence. If she is

h that, the

Her words felt like daggers, each one etching a deeper wound. Why is she lying? What have I

er of his rogue status and the danger he posed..." S

and hurt intermingling. The urge to defend

refrain from interrupting a witness," Krist

people, would only serve to delight the architect of my downfall. It was unfathomable to me- who in the pack harboured such animosity towards me? I had

ry confided in me her plans for revenge, intending to betray t

in myself, to keep Tia, my inner wolf, at bay, was becoming incr

r this traitor a

ready in a dire situation. Any action against her would be branded as assault,'

e took a step back and continued her deceit. I was furious and deeply wounded by her testimony. Two witnesses had fabricated the

ised Regina and vowed to kill her so that

unging towards Sammy. Tia had taken over, and I had lost all semblance of control. Tia's colossal form emerged, and she howled. She pounced on S

rumpled to the ground as the lash struck us repeatedly. Eventually, Tia retreated, leaving me sprawled on the floor, naked and vul

" someone commanded

g an unexpected solace. It carried the distinct scent of the King. At that moment, it felt as though he was the one enveloping me in an illusory embrace, lendi