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, the

 

first to give a medical opinion and overview of his involvement. I didn’t know the doctor

 

question is Mortwert,” Doctor Andrews started. “I believe Thea must have been giving this via means of ingestion. She lost the baby at three months but, given her bad fortitude, her health was also a concern. I did several tests and discovered she had ingested twice the required dosage amount needed to induce a miscarriage. Thea was presented to the pack hospital in critical condition. Her blood pressure had dropped to an alarming rate and she was struggling to

 

went through the crowd as they heard the Doctor’s testimony. I gritted my teeth against their voices. How quickly they were ready to kill me from

 

end, it wasn’t just one testimony. Several came forward to discuss the

 

found the evidence was called upon next to recount his steps during the

 

also a letter obtained from her bed. It was addressed to her father, former Beta Jarred

 

unfortunately, the testimony didn’t stop

 

the contents of the letter to the whole crowd, causing everyone present

 

making them quieten down.

 

would know if I was lying as he had seen

 

“Yes,” I begrudgingly admitted.

 

have something so personal read out to the pack. A letter where I expressed

 

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

 

Jonathan,” Aleric said, gesturing for him to

 

to the podium next, his face stern. I knew whatever

 

the former Luna was unnecessarily cruel to her, saying horrible things. I witnessed Thea

 

calm when their mates impregnated other

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255