Chapter 9
Kristen's POV:
Finally, the day of the trial arrived, and my heart raced faster than usual as if it were about to leap out of my chest. I walked into the courtroom side by side with my defense attorney, Emma. Although her presence offered me some comfort, I still couldn't suppress the tension and unease inside me. The atmosphere of the Werewolf Court was more solemn than I had imagined. The sense of oppression felt like an invisible hand tightly squeezing my throat.
I had once felt confident about my chances, but now I found myself wavering. "Can I really win?"
The moment I entered the hall, I was struck by the sight before me.
It was a grand and stately building, with walls adorned with bas-reliefs symbolizing werewolf history. Each stone seemed to whisper ancient and myste
