Annie's POV:
She paused and let her gaze drift across the crowd.
"And yet, there are no registered pregnancies in this pack."
A low murmur rippled through the crowd.
Elena's voice came again, sharper now.
"Which means a she-wolf has gotten pregnant without an Alpha's claim and tried to hide it. That violates pack law. Do you know what the penalty is?"
Chloe pressed her lips together and said nothing.
Elena spoke each word slowly. "Forced termination. In severe cases, execution."
Someone in the crowd gasped.
"And as the one covering it up," Elena looked at Chloe, "you're guilty as well."
"She's carrying a child of unknown origin!" Elena stood, her voice rising. "Who is the father? A spy from a rival pack? A roaming rogue? Or—" She paused, letting her gaze drift pointedly across th
