Promised To The Alpha Twins – Chapter 104

The appearance of the courtroom-like room we were in indicated that something was amiss. While the search hadn’t been publicly announced, some of us could decipher those kinds of things. The twins’ parents had been the first to find out about the closure, thanks to a friend in the witness stand.

One by one, each member of the High Table walked to the elevated platform and took their respective seats. The growing crowd of witnesses sat in rows around the circumference of the room, grouped in their respective packs and families. The number of witnesses had almost doubled overnight, leaving the small area overflowing with people:I.had been pushed and bumped at least thirty different times, although most recoiled once they realized who I was.

David Zoe sat at the very center, as the head of the High Table. His suit was slate gray this time, just a few shades darker than his son’s. Nicolas sat in his own enclosed area, with a minimum of four guards by his side. He looked a bit miserable if I were to be honest, but that was the usual expression on his face

impact our world for generations to come. We are constantly making history, with every decision and choice we make. We have debated extensively on this matter, both in these meetings and behind closed doors. The five of us are confident that today will bring us all, including Mrs.

greeted the crowd with a sweeping hand gesture. His smile was charming and charismatic, like that of a bachelor rather than a bloodthirsty wolf. “We will pick up where we left off yesterday by callin

ls or demands as she sees fit. Together, we will evaluate her position in our world and determine what course of action will propel us toward a secure future, where our species continues to thrive.”

to applaud tearfully. I couldn’t understand how a room full of werewolves couldn’t see the biggest threat in the room.

er offered me nothing except a slippery smile that made my stomach churn. Andrew Evans claimed that his father hadn’t returned yet, but he had actually contacted him and refused to form any bond with our packs. Sven Ro s winked at me, a gesture so quick that I almost missed it.

er save or condemn myself.

signing away my freedom and will to serve another. One who would take and take until I too was

, and not because we could read each other’s thoughts. We still offered each other privacy, but Ethan, Liam, and I were equals. I wouldn’t make a big decision like this without the trust of one or both.

white wolf, regardless of their status, should be forced to prove their right to live. By birthright, I am Luna to not one, but three packs. No one can deny me that title.”

silence for a few seconds before

. Some were cheering me on, telling me to destroy and rebuild the High Table.

olorful things.

idst all t

ing to her head. She moved slowly, meekly toward him. She bent down as she whispered in his ear, and not once did her facial expression change as s

uards and said three words that sent things spiraling. I couldn’t hear the words he spoke, but I could assume their meaning when the four guards surrounding Nicolas Zoe stepped forward and placed silver cuffs around his wrists.

father’s men. His icy-covered eyes looked beyond me, toward the redhead with fiery hai

aught up in – the frenzy of my action. Nicolas was dragged out of the room by the four guards who had been protecting him, the silver cuffs around his wrists the only indicator they had

oe said to the crowd, his smile full and renewed. He was ignorant of what had just occurred, even though few in the room had seen the truth. The golden-haired pair were two who had noticed what had just happened and looked at David

ew to a private room where they would continue discussing my right to live.

they had dragged Nicolas.

who you are, they can’t know, and David doesn’t either. He’ll use you to get to Nicolas, he’ll use you to control him.”

don’t know Aly,” I answered

to one another until almost half an hour had passed. All eyes were alert as the members of the High Table returned to their respective se

me, letting me know that something was wrong.

yes flickering to where I stood at the stand. There was nothing but cold, cruel triumph in his eyes. “It is unknown to many that a band of traitorous white wolves escaped my borders recently. These wolves are powerful and dangerous, murderers of t

o hell.

nted to do, his tone suggested.

becomes a soul-devourer, the safest bet for those under our protection is for Sussan to remain under our wing. We cannot allow instability within our communities; it’s the poiso