PAEDYN NOVA The judgment that burned Being dragged before the Alpha like a common criminal wasn’t something I had ever imagined for myself. I stood there, stiff, seething, beside Nora… who looked far too satisfied for someone pretending to be a humble servant. Her lips curled slightly, as if she already knew how this would end. And Junie… Junie stood behind us, head bowed, hands clenched. I won't let her get away with betraying me! Cardan sat on the Alpha’s throne… casual in posture, but his eyes sharp. Those eyes were impossible to read, but they lingered on both of us long enough to stir something like unease. “What happened?” he asked, voice deep, calm… dangerous. I stepped forward first. “Alpha,” I began, keeping my tone as respectful as I could. “Earlier today, I was in my qu

