A Gift from the Goddess

Chapter 6

“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

his involvement. I didn’t know the doctor well, having only met him once the previous pack doctor passed away; my

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

as they heard the Doctor’s testimony. I gritted my teeth against their voices. How quickly

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

who had found the evidence was called upon next

conceal their location. There was also a letter obtained from her bed. It was addressed to her father, former Beta Jarred Chrysalis. I believe this shows her true character, someone

the

the letter to the whole crowd, causing everyone present to begin

instantly making them quieten down. He then turned to me. “Is this your handwriting,

bit the inside of my cheek. He would know if I was lying as he had seen

 “Yes,” I

to have something so personal read out to the pack. A letter where I expressed my love and admiration for a man who I’d believed to be disappointed by

items recovered, we also found 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

for him to step down. “We’ll hear from Brayden

face stern. I knew whatever he was

that Thea was requesting forgiveness. However, the former Luna

into evidence. Did no one care to see things from perspective? I would like to see them act so calm when their mates impregnated other women. I was certain most of them would have ripped their throats out without hesitation, yet

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