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
Maya's POV It has been three days now since the ugly event, yet I was unable to get my mind off it. Each time I close my eyes to sleep, it comes travelling down my memory lane. Whenever I didn't have anything to do, it popped up again;, it didn't want to leave me alone, and it was frustrating. Still fuelling with anger and embarrassment that Alpha Noah had caused me, I haven't been able to look Anna in the eye, not to talk of going to see her. No one needed to tell me that my presence was going to bring back memories, and I hated it. Pulling my legs to my face, I fell on the floor with my head buried in between my thighs. It was hard trying to contain my emotion but I had to try. I was going to give it a go because I needed to be strong for Anna's sake. She was weak and she needed me to be by her side at all times. Snapping my head upwards suddenly, my mind went to Selena. Because of the resentment I was brewing towards Alpha Noah, I had failed to remember the mastermind of
Anna's POV Despite the fact that it had been days since the ugly incident, it had been hard for me to forget about everything that had happened. Each time I thought about it, I always shuddered and it was as if the next minute I was going to pass out with fright. To make matters worse, the whole Moonlight Pack was talking about it. Everyone had their version of the story and their drawn-out conclusion, too. Even when it was blaring clear that it was a conspiracy all along, some pack members didn't believe I was innocent. I wouldn't blame them, though, because I wasn't expecting everyone to believe the tale, especially those who wanted to kill me so badly. Now resting against the cold wall, I dug my finger into my hair and then tugged it for a while before I started combing through it with my fingers. Because of the news that was all over the pack, Alpha Jasper had ordered me to remain in the chamber. I get that he was trying to protect me from those malicious people but tha