"The Alpha succession retrial will now commence."
Three days later, the Inspector's voice echoed through the Great Hall.
Arthur stood on the left side of the Moon Altar. He looked worse than he had three days ago. The fractured mark made it impossible for him to maintain his Alpha aura, yet he still wore the ceremonial Alpha cloak, desperately trying to hide his defeat.
Aiden stood on the right. His leg hadn't fully healed yet, and I could tell it still caused him pain when he walked, but he had left the cane behind.
I stood in the Medical Inspector's seat, the silver Moon-Touched badge gleaming on my chest.
Lydia sat in the witness stand under heavy guard. She had dropped the innocent, fragile act. Seeing Arthur completely ignore her, a cold laugh tore from her throat. "Stop pretendi
