Chapter 268

AURORA

Alina’s voice was mocking as she challenged Rowan’s words, her sly smile twisting the tension in the air.

The frustration bubbled in the council meeting as voices crossed over each other, debating where Rowan’s place was and how Alina was involved.

The air was electric, anticipation crackling like the storm about to break.

“I’m tired of the shadow games,” Piper said, her hand slamming down onto the wooden table. “If Alina doesn’t have anything to hide, then why hasn’t she been brought here to answer?”

Trajan nodded. “We’ve danced around this too long. She needs to be questioned properly.”

I hunched forward, hands clasped tightly together. “We don’t have concrete evidence,” I said carefully. “What if she spins this and comes out with even more people on her side?”

“She’s already twisting everything,” Warrick said, his voice. cutting. “She’s dividing us with whispers and lies. It’s time we corner her.”

Dane placed a soothing hand on my shoulder. “Aurora, they’re

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right. We can’t keep ignoring this. She thrives in the dark. Let’s bring her into the light.”

A brief moment’s pause, I finally nodded and rose. “Summon her,” I replied simply and stood, making my speech towards the pack.

“And we’ve had quite enough of these speeches. So end this. Let the sentence speak it. Call forth Alina

She came proudly head high with unbroken features standing straight into our middle. She holds high her defiance for armor to glaring glares.

“Why am I here?” she asked coolly, her gaze sweeping the room. “Have you all grown so desperate that you’re accusing me without proof?”

“You’ve been playing games,” Trajan said, his voice even but laced with anger. “We want answers.”

Alina’s lips arced into a mocking smile. “Games? Is that what you call it? I’ve only done what’s necessary to survive here.”

murmurs; the tension rose with every

survival, Alina. This is about lics and manipulation. If you have nothing to hide,

and the sound

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That I’ve worked hard to be part of this pack? That I’ve spoken

with questions but Alina was sharp, twisting

Piper mentioned fire. “Rowan was the perfect scapegoat, wasn’t

looked over at Dane. His jaw tightened, his patience

cut through

faltered, her eyes

you’ve made to undermine the pack,” Trajan said coldly. “Your handwriting.

cracked, her lips parting to deny it, but no words

Alina’s sharp intake of breath. “Where did you get

“What matters is the truth, Alina.

lashed out, her

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from the start! You’re weak, always hiding behind Dane, always looking for someone else

burden!”

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pack gasped, her venomous

voice calm but cold. “This isn’t about me. This is about you and

up in a gesture. “Of course it’s not about you. It never is. You’re untouchable,

thunder. He stepped between us; his presence compelled silence. Alina, your manipulations have caused division and pain. The evidence is clear. This ends

the solemn silence of the room. Her face

as possible despite the seriousness. “You are exiled. You will leave this

was dragged away, defiance in her eyes turned desperate, the way her gaze darted wildly until

she spat with

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sent a shiver down my spine, but I stood firm, watching her disappear into

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