A Gift from the Goddess

Chapter 6

Chapter Six

“Ariadne stands accused of murdering the named Alpha heir by use of poisonous herbs,” Aleric continued. “In doing so, she also endangered the life of one of our fellow pack members, Thea Woods. The trial today will look at the evidence to determine whether she is guilty of these crimes.”

 

A cold sweat formed at the back of my neck as I discreetly scanned my eyes around, trying to see if I could spot Sophie. But I couldn’t find her familiar face anywhere. It made me more nervous as every second ticked by.

 

“Do you swear on the Goddess’ name, Ariadne, that you will tell the whole truth during this trial?” Aleric asked, bringing my attention back to him.

 

I met his piercing green eyes, a shiver going down my spine. How those eyes haunted me.

 

“I do,” I replied loudly and confidently.

 

“And how do you plead?”

 

I held my breath, my heart racing in my chest.

 

“Not guilty.”

 

A murmur went through the pack in hushed voices but I ignored it. Surely, they hadn’t actually expected me to admit guilt to such a heinous act?

 

“Very well,” Aleric replied. “We’ll start by hearing the witness testimonies of those involved and any other supporting evidence. Once done, the ranked members, elders, and I will then vote, and your sentence will be set.”

 

I swallowed hard, my throat feeling so dry.

 

with that,

 

called forth first to give a medical opinion and overview of his involvement. I didn’t know the doctor well, having

 

hospital in critical condition. Her blood pressure had dropped to an alarming rate and she was struggling to breathe. It took one day before she was stabilised, and several days after she remained bedridden before I allowed

 

the crowd as they heard the Doctor’s testimony. I gritted my teeth against their voices. How

 

in the end, it wasn’t just one testimony.

 

was called upon next to recount his

 

I believe had been placed in order to conceal their location. There was also a letter obtained

 

the testimony

 

the letter to the whole

 

all, instantly making them quieten down. He then turned

 

I was lying as

 

“Yes,” I begrudgingly admitted.

 

the pack. A letter where I expressed my love and admiration for a man who

 

warrior continued with his recount. “In addition to the items recovered, we also found the former Luna by the door as we entered. She was in possession of a backpack with supplies and clothing. It is believed she had intended to run away that night. We also have several eyewitnesses who can attest to her admitting to trying to run when we

 

to

 

podium next, his face stern. I knew whatever he was going to say

 

However, the former Luna was unnecessarily cruel

 

so calm when their mates impregnated other women.

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