Chapter 32

Emma’s POV

The drums beat so fast likewise my heart, I stood outside close to the willow tree that had absorbed a lot of blood, under the tree was Lady Josephine tied to a tree. Her poise and high standard reduced to nothing.

She was sweaty, and her damp hair was glued to her skin, even with the distance we shared, I could hear her haggard breathing. I suddenly felt Grace holding my hand and I turned to look at her, she must have noticed how pale I had become, she smiled gently at me and I returned it back.

Most of the ranked people in the pack were present, I saw Alpha Lucas's mother glaring at me and I looked away immediately, I know she is fond of Lady Josephine, and she will only blame me for this. I spent the night begging Alpha Lucas to change his mind, but he refused, telling me he needs to set an example for other people to learn.

It all felt nostalgic how Lady Arya was beheaded, I felt sick, and I held Grace’s hand tightly hoping to comfort myself with that.

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