Let Me Go, My Mafia Husband by Paga Slayer

Chapter 622 Ace Of Manipulation

I followed Selena silently toward the council courtroom, my eyes fixed on her back. It was as though I were trying to see through her, to reach the depths of her soul-but it was a futile attempt.

Lyon was just as restless as I was and the uncertainty of what Selena would announce as her decision before the council made both of us anxious.

Selena entered the courtroom first, her steps graceful yet determined. I followed a few paces behind, watching as she moved with quiet confidence and grace. She took her seat beside the High Priestess, while I settled into a row just behind her. Despite the physical distance between us, I could sense her awareness of my presence. Her subtle shifts in posture and the faint tension in her shoulders told me she knew I was there.

The council head entered the courtroom, and everyone rose in respect. He was an elder of the werewolf community, a figure of immense authority and wisdom, with over two centuries of experience. Known for his unparalleled powers and impartiality, he had earned his position as the inter-realm council head through merit and the unanimous votes of the council members.

The inter-realm council was composed of elected representatives from all the realms, and Elder Celestra served as the representative of the Lunar Realm.

"So, Queen Selena," the council head began, his voice steady and commanding. "What is your decision?" My heart pounded loudly in my chest as Selena rose from her seat. For a brief moment, her head turned slightly backward, and her eyes locked with mine. Then, she turned back to face the council head. I held my breath, unsure of what was about to happen next. But before Selena could say anything, a voice echoed down the hallway. "Dad!"

Austin came running toward me. I stood up from my seat just as he leaped into my arms, clinging to me like he'd finally found something familiar in a sea of strangers.

I realized my prayers had been answered when Selena's head snapped toward Austin, her expression giving everything away.

She'd said we were married, and if I chose to believe her, then Austin was our son. Determined to keep her here, I decided to play my ace card. I had asked Maddox and Blair to bring Austin to the council, and they showed up right on time.

From the way her gaze darted anxiously to the High Priestess, I knew her resolve was faltering.

wasn't playing fair-I knew that. But I was desperate. Desperate to make her stay. Desperate to keep her and Austin close, no matter the cost. If she truly was my wife and the mother of my son, then using this moment, however wrong it felt, was

*Selena* Austin?!

many days. The mother in me wanted to run to him, scoop him into my arms, hug him tightly, kiss his head, and pour out all the love I'd been holding back. But the sharp glare from Mother froze me in

I watched my son run straight to Zander without sparing me a single glance. My

Austin, walking into the room. Their expressions were distant, their eyes meeting mine without a flicker of recognition. I knew they had forgotten me, but experiencing it firsthand was far more painful than

please respect the council's court," Elder Thalmos said

immediately, "I apologize, Elder Thalmos. My

directed his piercing gaze at Austin, who clung to Zander even tighter. My heart

sight, but I quickly cleared my throat, preparing to

Thalmos prompted, his curious eyes now fixed

decision," I said, my voice steady despite the turmoil in my chest. I

gaze locked on me, silently urging me to choose

head. "I want to give Alpha Zander a chance," I declared, my voice clear and resolute. "I want to see what he can

caused

whispers and murmurs erupting as everyone discussed it

found Zander, and

smile tugging at the corners of

he had already known

Conceited jerk.

eyes, coupled with the annoyed expression