A Gift from the Goddess

Chapter 6

Chapter Six

“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.

 

that,

 

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

 

critical condition. Her blood pressure had dropped to an alarming rate and she was struggling to breathe. It took one day before she was stabilised, and several days after she remained bedridden before I

 

Doctor’s testimony. I gritted my teeth against their

 

 just one testimony. Several came forward to discuss the

 

who had found the evidence was called upon next to

 

doctor mentioned under Miss Chrysalis’ bed. They were well hidden and I believe had been placed in order to conceal their location. There was also a letter obtained from her

 

testimony didn’t stop

 

he proceeded to read aloud the contents of the letter to the whole crowd, causing everyone present

 

yelled Aleric to them all, instantly making them quieten down. He then turned to

 

inside of my cheek. He would know if I was lying as he had seen my handwriting many times

 

“Yes,” I begrudgingly admitted.

 

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 me

 

the door as we entered. She was in possession of a backpack with supplies and clothing. It is believed she had intended to run away that night. We also have

 

said, gesturing for him to step

 

knew whatever he was going to say about

 

Luna was unnecessarily cruel to her, saying horrible things. I witnessed Thea being so overwhelmed that her legs gave out. I believe this may have been a deliberate attempt to put stress on Thea and the baby, an act motivated by

 

like to see them act so calm when their mates impregnated other women. I was certain most

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