Elora's POV.“We can't live like this, Elora, and you know that!” Alpha Killian declared, a sense of anger and regret in his tone.“Then let me question her myself, Alpha Killian! Is that too much to ask for? I know something is wrong somewhere, and if I don't get to question her, then I think you should just get used to this way of life!” I snapped as I turned around to him.I was so furious that I was certain I could say just anything to make Alpha Killian see that he should have never arrested an innocent lady because of what Scarlet had said to him.“What?” His brows scrunched as he exclaimed, staring at me with a sense of confusion.“You heard me right. Let me question her myself, and this time face to face.” I pressed, but he ended up shaking his head in refusal.The truth was, even if Alpha Killian didn't let me go to the lady to question her now, I was definitely going to sneak into her cell and confront her later, so as it stood, it was best that he gave me his permission.“I
Elora's POV“I am sorry, Luna Elora, but I don't think I can help you with that!” She collapsed on her butt as she crawled backward, her back placed on the cold wall as she tried to stay away from me.“I don't understand, why won't you speak to me? I could help you, and you know that, right? I am here for you!” I pressed as I went closer to her.I swiftly crouched down on my left knee so I could get right into her head, right into her heart. She was innocent, and I knew it. She wouldn't dream of hurting anyone.“I … I just…” Just as she was going to speak, I reached for her hand, holding it right in mine, and squeezed it gently, a smile forming on my lips as I stared at her without looking away.“I'm begging you right now, on my knees… Please tell me what happened. It's clear that someone wants me dead, and if … if I don't find them this time, I might get killed without knowing who did it.” I pleaded, my hand reaching for her hair as I caressed it gently.“Please tell me everything yo
Elora's POV**Judgement Day**With a smile curling up on my lips and my heart rushing with a thrill knowing that Scarlet was going to leave the mansion today, I couldn't help but feel like the happiest woman in the pack as it stood.Alpha Killian was going to do the right thing, and I was certain about that fact.“Let's see what you have today, Scarlet!” I mumbled as I picked up my dress that was already placed on the couch for me. I had it put on, and staring at myself in the mirror, I couldn't help but admire every single bit of the gown.It was a red gown with black crystal-like stones on it. It signified judgement, and anyone that was guilty would definitely face nothing but the wrath of the pack.Just as I kept staring at myself in the mirror, a sudden knock came at the door.“Come in!” I commanded, knowing who it was. A maid younger than I was came into the room with a pillow in her hand and my necklace on it.I picked it up and had it placed around my neck and took my earrings.
Elora's POV.Chief Han's chair scraped harshly against the wooden floor as he stood, his fist slamming down on the table in front of him. The loud bang echoed through the room showing his sudden fury and rage."You have no right to question her, Elora, and you know it!" he roared, his eyes blazing with anger.I could feel my own fury rising to meet him. My jaw tightened, and I clenched my teeth, refusing to back down. I couldn't let him see me weak, it'd only make him want to act like he was the boss which he definitely wasn't."Don't I? I am the Luna who almost got killed! Poisoned! I can question anyone… anyone at all!" My voice was sharp, each word edged with the bitterness of his disgust.I turned to face Scarlet. Her expression was sinister as always, a smirk playing at the corners of her mouth. She didn't care about what I thought or felt. She only wanted to see me brought low, humiliated in front of everyone. The sight of her smug face only fueled my anger to make her pay de
Elora's POV. I was expecting to find the maid walking into the throne chamber on her feets but the second the doors were pushed open, I found a body on a stretcher pushed into the place by the guard whom I had ordered to go get her. I froze for a second, my heart racing with nothing but shock and disbelief as I stood up from the chair and climbed down to the middle of the place. “Where is the maid I asked you to bring in here?” I asked, my focus fixed on him as I waited for a response from him. “She is here, Luna .. it happened she died before I got to her!” I couldn't believe what I was hearing. "Dead? No! That's impossible! She isn't dead! She can't be dead!" I declared, shaking my head in disbelief. The room seemed to close in around me, my thoughts racing. How could she be dead? I had just seen her last night, alive and well.The guard, looking visibly shaken, tried to speak. "I'm sorry I got there late, Luna... I didn't..." His voice faltered, and I could see the guilt and
Elora's POV.“No! She is dead…” Scarlet shook her head as she just couldn't accept what was right before her. “Well, she isn't, Scarlet… sorry to disappoint you!” I emitted bluntly, clearly making a mockery of her right before everyone. “If she isn't dead as you say, then where is she?” Just as Scarlet questioned, the door to the hall creaked open, followed by intense footsteps and just then, she surfaced. “I am right here, Scarlet!” She sneered, staring at Scarlet. Everyone began to mumble amongst themselves again. This time, it was intense. The air was thick with tension, and Scarlet stood in the centre, her face a frozen mask of shock. Her eyes bulged, wide with disbelief, as if she had just seen a ghost."No! You are dead!" she screamed, her voice cracking under the weight of her terror. It was clear she couldn't understand the reality of the maid standing before her, the very maid she believed she had killed.The maid, standing tall and defiant, allowed a smirk to play on h
Elora's POV. Scarlet stood there, looking shocked and scared. She couldn't believe what was happening. Just then, the maid we had called in started to speak. Her voice was a bit shaky, but she finally had the chance to tell her story."My name is Beth," the maid began, her voice getting stronger. "I've worked as a maid in the Backwood pack for years. That morning, I woke up early to prepare breakfast for Alpha Killian and Luna Elora. But when I got to the kitchen, I froze. I saw Scarlet!" Beth's eyes locked onto Scarlet, who turned pale."She was sprinkling something into the drink, and I knew it wasn't good. In Fact, It was poison!" Beth explained, her voice steady now."You are..." Scarlet started to cut in, her voice desperate. But I stepped forward and slapped her hard, shutting her up. The sound echoed in the hall, and Scarlet looked at me with shock and fear.I turned back to Beth. "Go on," I urged.Beth took a deep breath. "I was going to leave and tell Alpha Killian what I
Scarlet's POV.As the guards of the Blackwood pack dragged me out, I fought against their grip with everything I had. "Fucking let me go! Let go!" I screamed, but they didn't pay any attention to my demands. With a final heave, they flung me out of the gates, and I stumbled onto the hard ground.Rage bubbled up inside me as I scrambled to my feet. "You'll regret this! You'll regret touching me!" I yelled at the top of my lungs, my voice echoing in the night. I wanted to make sure they knew just how serious I was.Josh, the guard I'd slept with, stepped forward. He looked at me with a mix of concern and determination. "What are you going to do now, Scarlet?" he asked. "We can't stay out here for long. We need a plan, you know." His voice was urgent, pushing me to think fast.I took a deep breath, trying to calm the storm inside me. He was right; we couldn't just stand there. We needed to figure out our next move.I was still mulling over my next move when I stopped and turned to face