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
“I would like to submit this DNA test along with this recording of my half-brother’s confession,” he said. “It proves conclusively that Scott, not Drake, is Adam’s biological father.”A collective gasp went through the room as Noah played the audio tape of Scott confessing along with the DNA test to
HannahI told him everything.Everything.Even the stuff that I didn’t want to think about ever again.Over the next twenty minutes, I told Noah my entire story from beginning to end—from the moment I watched my baby’s embryo in a puddle on the floor to this very moment here, now, in this courtroom.
Relief washed over me, so intense it nearly made me collapse. Noah guided me to sit beside him on the bench, his hand still holding mine.“You know,” he said after a moment, his thumb tracing circles on the back of my hand, “I always found it strange how you had such a sudden change in demeanor that
“Almost done…” she murmured, leaning in with a touch of gloss for my lips. I couldn’t help but laugh at how serious she looked, as if I were some delicate art piece she was trying to perfect. Finally, she stepped back with a smile. “There. Now, the dress.” Amber was already at my side, helping m
Hannah The next morning, I woke with a flutter in my stomach that had nothing to do with morning sickness. Sunlight filtered softly through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the room. I blinked up at the ceiling, letting that first realization sink in. It was the day of our wedding. In le
Hannah Mornings had gotten louder since Melody learned to walk. And she wasn’t just walking—she was trying to run, arms flapping and her chubby legs barely holding her up as she went. This morning, she seemed to be hell bent on dashing down the hallway as Noah tried to brush his teeth and I hunted
I laughed, hoping it sounded more natural than I felt. “Hey, I can spoil you once in a while if I want. Just because it’s a Thursday doesn’t mean I can’t surprise you.” We chatted about our day as we ate, filling each other in on all the usual things. But every so often, his eyes would flicker to
Hannah My hands shook a little as I straightened the delicate flower crown over Melody’s soft hair, adjusting it so the petals framed her tiny face just right. She blinked up at me with those wide, innocent eyes, slapping her hands contentedly on the top of her high chair. I smiled as I ran my f
Hannah By the time we stepped out of the ring, it felt as if my entire body was on fire. Every muscle seemed to be taut, every heartbeat one thump away from shifting. I couldn’t tell if I wanted to run circles around the building or maybe tear up the walls like a caged animal. What was wrong wit
Hannah For what felt like the hundredth time that morning, I sidestepped Drake’s punch with ease, narrowly dodging his hook. Training with him had become an obsession of mine lately. He’d pushed me in ways I hadn’t expected, helping me learn how to use my speed and endurance instead of relying on
Noah pushed himself harder, letting out a playful howl as he gained on her, the hunt pulsing through his veins like a drug. She glanced back, her ears twitching, and he saw her eyes flash with excitement before she put on an extra burst of speed. It became a game of cat and mouse, each of them pus
Noah For the millionth time that morning, Noah’s gaze drifted from the stack of papers on his desk to the stretch of forest that was visible through the office window. The afternoon light filtered through the trees, casting that familiar, deep green hue over the landscape. Just seeing the expans