Marcus’s POVThere were gasps here and there until they finally sat still and silent, processing what just happened.While others were scared that they might actually be the next.Ray collapsed forward, trembling violently and choking on his own blood. I rose slowly to my feet, my gaze sweeping over the other elders, who now looked more terrified than I thought they would.They must have been so disappointed to see I am not a pushover.“Let that be a lesson,” I said coldly. “The days of hiding behind lies and hypocrisy are over. If anyone else here thinks they can undermine me or my mate, speak now.” No one moved. No one even breathed. “Good,” I said softly, turning away from Ray’s broken, bleeding form. Cassandra’s gaze met mine and though there was shock in her eyes, she didn’t look away from me. She understood. And that was all that mattered.I returned to my throne elegantly and sat comfortably.“I am not done passing judgment, though; this is just round one.” I smiled, “
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