Chapter 123

“You have been accused of murdering Alina, the pack witch, how do you plead?”

Once again, Leila finds herself in the elders’ chamber, in the midst of the same men who were ready to condemn her days ago without proof and now, sitting in the middle of their judgemental circle with twelve sets of eyes leering at her, she knows her fate is sealed.

Especially since Carmela has created proof, proof no one will let her see or defend herself against.

A gross injustice.

“Where is the Alpha?” Leila mutters weakly, counting her words. She is tired, hungry and thirsty.

“You are in no position to ask questions, Leila! How do you plead?” Trent barks at her but Leila doesn’t cower.

Looking into the green eyes of the man who murdered her father in cold blood and whose daughter is hell bent on taking hers, she finds strength in the rage that boils through her.

“Until I am convicted, I am still your Luna and you will address me as such.”

Though weak, her aura still powers through her commandin