Mated To The Lycan King

Chapter 71

The Afternoon of the Trial

Part One - Sarah's dreadful fate

I was alone. Everest had an issue to deal with downstairs and he told me to go ahead and get dressed for this afternoon's trial. I had three different suits picked out for myself. There was a charcoal gray skirt suit paired with a royal blue button-down shirt. The other suit was a black pin striped suit with a soft gray button-down shirt. The last suit was a classic black suit with a white button-down top. I looked between the three of the suits and walked away. I slid my clothes off and got in the shower. I washed the stress and worries off of my body from earlier in the day.

I got out of the shower and dried myself off. I put on my lotion, put heat protectant in my hair, and dried my hair. I took the wet towel that was wrapped around my body and hung it up. I pulled on the robe and went to where I kept my makeup. I sat down on the chair at my vanity. I prepped my skin for make-up and looked up at hearing the door to our bedroom open and close shut.

"It's just me, love." Everest called out to me.

"I am in here, putting my make-up on." I called back to him as he walked into the oversize walk-in closet.

"You smell nice. I could smell you outside." He winked at me, causing me to blush.

"Oh." I turned and flipped my hair as I walked past him, my scent floating in his direction. As he inhaled, he made a low growling sound, causing me to let out a small giggle.

I went over and picked out the suit I was going to wear and began getting myself dressed. As I was getting dressed, Everest began to get himself ready. When we were both ready, we had about an hour or so left to spare. We walked into the activity room together and found it to be empty. We sat down at a table together and, for once, other than being inside our bedroom together, we were alone. Not only were we alone, but it was also very quiet. It seemed pretty peaceful. I could hear the soft pattering of his heart beat. It seemed to be reaching out to me and I moved to face him. He smiled over at me and I returned the smile.

"Ever play chess?" He looked down at the perfectly displayed game on the table and back up to me.

"Well, if you must know, I am a champion at the game. A complete mastermind." I told him with a broad smile.

"Really?" His brows shot up in surprise. I could tell he was impressed.

"No, I have never played before." I laughed and he laughed with me. "I couldn't tell you first thing about it, honestly."

hear noise coming from the hallway. There were different members on their way to the trial, chatting with one another. I heard Everest sigh

don't know, a little different all

sniffed the air. "I can't tell anything

He wrapped

and over with." I leaned my head

we walked hand in hand to where the trial was being

places with the council members. Those who sat with us were Ted, Jameson, Brandon, Lincoln, Jaxxon, and Kristina. Everyone was vetted and trusted by high ranking members of the Kingdoms staff. The first order of business would be Sarah's trial. She was unmistakeably guilty of her crimes. It would be up to the others what her

room from one

listening intently to what was being said. I used this moment of distraction for my mind to sweep through the crowd. I was choosing random people to dip into their minds to see if they had any plans to cause

seemed to be matted and just a knotted mess. Her skin showed visible dirt and filth caked on. When our eyes locked, she frowned at me. I kept a blank stare and watched her as she approached

She growled and suddenly

I casted my hand in her direction, stopping her, freezing her in her spot. She looked frightened and I smiled at

your enemy fully before you try anything." I said through gritted teeth. "Let's get her some silver chains." Everest commanded his men. They made haste and chained her to the desk in record

turned to look at me. "Are you?

don't know. We can discuss later." I looked out at the crowd of people who were all smiles, whispering the gossip about the possibility of pregnancy from their Queen. I eternally rolled my eyes at them. I knew they would be excited if I were

Kingdom property, conspiring against the kingdom to entice

being a traitor on the Kingdom walls for everyone to see. I felt nothing for her; no sorrow,

began to back away from her. Somehow, her Lycan was fighting the silver chains, obviously in complete desperation to get free. She struggled and pulled at the chains. I looked at her as she was halfway through shifting when I stood.

looked

continued to struggle against

your life." I watched her

walked away, pausing by the guards.

back down next to Everest, placing a hand on his lap. I could feel his anger at me rolling off him. I get it, she was in a dangerous state and I could possibly be pregnant. But, he forgets that I can always be one step ahead of everyone. I decided to send him a mind link. "I just wanted to save her from