Chapter 220 220: The truth revealed...

Lyla

My heart nearly stopped when I saw who entered.

Cassidy Thorne walked into the hall looking as beautiful and perfect as a Luna. I looked down at my already dusty shoes and my clammy hands, not to mention, that I had managed to wipe half of the makeup on my face out of anxiety.

I couldn't blame her. She had the entire region fighting for her.

First, I felt relief and dread wash over me – the last time I'd seen Cassidy had been during the Harvest Moon Festival, in that room with Xander. He had made her fall or something and honestly when I heard she had been admitted, I was partly happy that she was alive and also, as everywhere has been quiet after that, I thought like me, she had moved on.

For the first time, I regretted not opening up to Ramsey. I could have told him everything and saved myself from this peril. Cassidy could distort the truth to suit her palate and she knows I won't be able to mention Xander because it'll sound like a lie and now it might be too late.

I could only watch as she made her way to the witness stand, her elegant dress rustling softly while I prepared myself for the worst.

Immediately, Elder Eldric, Ramsey's grandfather rose from his seat and came towards the witness stand to Cassidy.

"Cass," he said gently. "Please recount everything you told your parents earlier," he urged.

I didn't miss the fearful glance Cassidy shot toward Ramsey before facing Elder Eldric. When she spoke, her voice was steady and clear. "Lyla did not attempt to murder me.

Gasps filled the room.

I saw a flicker of shock pass through Elder Eldric's face but he recovered quickly, his expression hardening, clearing his throat.

"My dear, you don't need to be afraid. We're here to uncover the truth." He stepped closer, his voice taking on an endearing tone. "Everyone here is interested in you becoming the right Luna of the White Moon Throne and that is why we're here to make sure you get the justice you deserve. Don't worry, we'll protect you."

Wow! That was a hard pill to swallow. I felt so jealous but what good will it do? It's not like I can relate to something like that. I've never had an entire community protect me before.

have spoken under the influence of the drugs. When I heard that Lyla was being accused wrongly, I decided to come and make this right. For my sake and

continued. "During the festival, when I was walking towards the pack house, a man suddenly grabbed me from behind, he had a silver knife with him and threatened to kill me if I didn't lead

from Ramsey's pack sat frozen, their expression ranging from disbelief to fury. Her Father, Elder Thorne, had a disappointed

a mere Werewolf, without a wolf chase an armed man when you couldn't even do that? It

hesitation. "She used her fighting skills and her Moonsinging ability to drive him out of the room. That's why she wasn't present when the ceremony began –

a threat to the entire

of the questions, okay? Lyla didn't attempt to kill me. Let's leave it at that. What else are you all trying to prove?

Another stunned silence followed.

Was Cassidy trying to defend me? Was there a hidden agenda behind this? Or was Ramsey involved? What was he

Elder Thorne shot to his feet. His face contorted in fury. "You!" he snarled, pointing at Ramsey. "You've bewitched her again. Just as you've done all these years! What did my daughter ever do to you except love you?

Lenny growled from

scoffed. "Fine, I will." Then he stormed towards the witness box and grabbed Cassidy's

she remained rooted to the ground, pulling her arm free from her father's

be gone soon enough. Give me

the entire hall and

a few days ago. First, I didn't plan for things to happen and I will accept full responsibility for all the damages caused as a result of my absence from the wedding. Also,

if to let the words sink into

wedding because it was the right thing to do. I was tired of denying what we both felt because I wanted to please everyone. I wanted to measure up and uphold our statues by marrying a Lycan but Lyla is my

she's your mate or can satisfy your itch, she's chosen based on her background, her status, her identity amongst other things.

to do this right and with the woman I love so much. If anyone…" his eyes swept the room, directly challenging anyone to object. "Wants to oppose our mate bond can

whispers filled the

is our jurisdiction! You have

once already – Lyla Woodland is my mate and I love her so much that I will kill anything that upsets her. If you can't respect anything else,

pause

not responsible for the White Moon Wedding getting called off. Also, this is an official notice that I am going to

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