Anna's POV What in heaven's name was happening here? After Alpha Noah's announcement, I zoned out completely as blood drained out of my body completely, leaving me static. Was this the surprise Alpha Jasper told me about? He would have told me in private and then we got it sorted out instead of bringing it to the public. Frustrated, I let out a sigh only to jerk forward when the sound of loud murmuring reached my eardrum. The murmuring continued and from the corner of my eyes, I could see the elders staring at me with an evil glint in their eyes. I wasn't surprised about this, they didn't like me in the first place. With this controversy now in place, it wouldn't be hard for them to displace me and then Selena would get what she desired. Immediately, my mind went to her; I snapped my head towards her direction only to see her smiling with her head bent. Now having my gaze on Alpha Noah, I closed the gap between us so that I was standing right in front of him. “What
Anna's POV Oh no, this is getting more tense than expected. “I can remember vividly that when I came around earlier, I informed you I was here to take my mate, why are you interrogating me like I’m one of your subjects.” Alpha Noah said he was already seething with anger. On my part, I, too, was seething with anger. If I had known that Alpha Noah was gullible, I would have avoided him at all cost and then this wouldn't be happening. Combing through my hair, I shifted on my seat, trying to steady my heavy breathing. “Yeah, you introduce yourself as Alpha Noah from Crestwolf pack, I'm fully aware of that. In fact, that's the reason why I'm engaging you in a conversation…” he mused. “Anyways, just so you know, the moment you stepped into my pack, you became one of my subjects because there can never be two alpha, just like there aren't two captains in a boat.” Hitting his palms together, he said, “Back to our conversation, were you the one who deflowered her?” “Yes. We have
Selena's POV Today was D-Day, and I was super excited since my hard work and resilience had paid off. Alpha Noah finally agreed to be on my side, which was a bonus on my end, making it easier for me. While I went about making preparations to head for the courtroom, I reviewed all my plans, making a finishing touch to them. My confidence was a hundred per cent since I was fully prepared, the same with Alpha Noah. I made sure I told him exactly what he would say and how he was doing to react to everything. Trouble started when I saw Anna and her friend making their way into the courtroom; yet, to wrap my head around the shock, a few members from the council of elders also arrived. I wasn't expecting anyone to be present except for Alpha Jasper. Since he had come prepared, I was going to prove to him that I was more prepared than him so I braced myself up for what was to come. When Alpha Noah arrived, I was quick to look in Anna's direction to see her reaction. I was pleased w
Alpha Noah's POV For a moment, I thought I was getting what I wanted on a platter of gold, but suddenly, everything was upturned, and I was now back at the starting point. Not only that, I was now an object of ridicule before the maids and guards who were present. This wasn't what Selena and I had visualized; not only was I disappointed, but I also felt like a failure and a total disgrace to myself, the pack and the body of Alphas as a whole. In my rush to get things done quickly, I had failed to take note of details, only for a meticulous Alpha Jasper to pinpoint everything, using my response against me. Running my fingers through my hair, I let out a low sigh and, at the same time, cast Alpha Jasper a glance. If anything, I admired and at the same time, I was scared of him. His charisma was way above my league he was the first Alpha I felt deserved his position, not because of right but because of what he carried. Shaking the thought off my head, I decided to start plot
Alpha Noah POV Still feeling the impact of Alpha Jasper’s threat, I tried to stand upright, but I couldn't, so I had my head buried in the ground. For the next few minutes that followed, I was expecting Alpha Jasper to pronounce his verdict but he didn't even attempt to speak. Tired of standing there, I turned around to leave without waiting for Alpha Jasper to dismiss me. And as I made my way towards the door, anger and the feeling of failure gnawed inside of me. The anger I felt right now was directed towards Selena, who had reassured me that all was going to be well, only for things to turn sour. On my way out, I could hear murmurs and also felt numerous pairs of eyes piercing through me. At this point, I was wishing that I could turn back the hand of time. My current situation was embarrassing enough and it made me feel worthless. If news got out, I doubt if I would be able to face other alpha’s. Immediately, my feet touched the hallway that was going to lead to my ex
Selena POV While Alpha Noah was taking his leave, Alpha Jasper didn't attempt to stop him. He just sat on his throne, flashing a smile that made me shiver with fright on his face. Despite being in this plan together, Alpha Noah wasn't stopped from leaving, but here I was, waiting to be punished for a joint offence. Still on my knees, I wiped my sweaty palm against my dress, my head to the ground as tears burned my eyes. I wanted to yell aloud in anguish but Anna's presence was stopping me. No matter what happens, I couldn't afford to be weak before her, never! Even if Alpha Jasper had refused to listen to me earlier, I wasn't going to give up convincing him that I was innocent of the whole thing. My life was at stake here, hence it was the only thing I could do to save myself. “Alpha Jasper, please you have to believe me when I say he put me to this. If he hadn't told me that he could do anything and everything to have Anna back to himself after you stole her from him, I
Anna's POV At the end of the court session, I took my leave after seeking permission from Alpha Jasper. Right now, I was in the middle of the chamber, my hands wrapped around my body as I reviewed everything that had happened that day. If I was told that Alpha Noah would stoop so low and connive with Selena to make a mockery of me which would have led to my death if not for Alpha Jasper's meticulous thinking, I wouldn't have believed. His pack would have been the last place I would have run to for shelter. Suddenly, my head began to bang because of my excessive thinking and I slowly made my way towards the bed, my eyes slightly shut as I winced in pain. Instead of resting my aching head, I began to review the so-called fun scene Alpha Jasper had told me about earlier which had turned out to be something else. Still trying to put an end to the splitting headache that was threatening to split my head into two halves, the door creaked open and Alpha Jasper stepped in. For a
Alpha Jasper's POV Despite knowing how Anna was going to react to what I was about to show to her, that didn't stop me from pulling her to the punishment ground. Up until this moment, I regretted my actions of not passing the verdict on Selena myself. If I had, she would have been in the dungeon, gnashing her teeth and howling like the other wolves who were serving their punishment. Until it was nightfall and time for bed, Anna didn't say anything to me. She kept to herself and I knew it was the aftermath of what she had seen. Certain that she was now asleep, I swung my feet off the bed and with my robes off and barefooted, I made my way towards the door. Yanking it open, I took one last look at her sleeping figure before I got out and then shut the door slowly. With my hands tucked inside my pocket, I walked down the hallway until I got to the eighth door and then pushed it in. Immediately, everyone halted in their activities as I made my way inside the room. Getting t