HannahThe late afternoon sun filtered through the large windows of my office, casting a warm glow across the mahogany and leather. The pile of papers on my desk was finally dwindling, and it was good timing, too—it was nearly five o’clock and I was itching to take my daughter on a walk through the
“What’s that?” Viona asked, her expression turning serious again.I sighed, running a hand through my hair. “If we got back together, I could lose my title. Nightcrest would absorb Silvermoon, which I suppose would be okay since Silvermoon residents wouldn’t be without an Alpha, but…”My voice trail
HannahThe meeting location that Alpha David picked out was, indeed, in neutral territory.And it was far less unsavory than the place where I had met Jen.My eyes immediately locked onto David, who was sitting at a corner table of the upscale lounge with his own security detail surrounding him. The
I tried to keep my expression neutral, but inside, my mind was racing. This footage was invaluable. With it, there was no way the Council could ignore Alvin’s crimes.David leaned back, a smug look on his face. “Of course, I could give you this evidence, even testify in front of the Council for you.
NoahNoah sighed and leaned back in his chair, the leather creaking quietly under his weight as he shifted.His green eyes scanned the cluttered desk in front of him, which was currently piled higher than ever with documents and evidence for the upcoming trials—not to mention all of the other tasks
HannahThe crowd fell into a low murmur as I walked into the Alpha Council chambers, my all-female security team flanking me and Viona close behind.As we made our way down the aisle, I could hear the whispers and sneers from some of the males in the audience. Their eyes raked over me and my team in
The Council looked around at each other, speaking in hushed tones. Some nodded, their gazes growing stony as they glanced at my cousin.However, before any of them could speak, Alvin’s lawyer jumped up. “Objection. How can we trust the word of a criminal? Someone who has fled from Darkmoon and sough
HannahMy heart was practically on fire as I burst out of the trial chamber. Finally, Alvin, the man who sought to abort my baby and even contributed to the cause of my death, would be in prison where he belonged…“We did it,” I whispered, turning to Viona and throwing my arms around her. “I can’t b