The moment Krystal and Zale reached the front of the great hall, the guards pushed the door in, letting them in, their footsteps echoing on the floor.
The elders were already seated with solemn expressions on their faces and even Lucas was present. Nova and her accomplices were bound with chains on their knees in the middle of the hall with guards stationed next to them.
The moment the elders and Zale’s beta saw him, they stood up, bowing and offering their greetings.
“Alpha.” They chorused in unison.
“You may take your seats.” Zale responded, taking his seat with Krystal by his side. Lucas stepped forward with a stern look on his face.
“Nova Crimson. You have been accused of kidnapping and hurting a member of the Crimson Stone pack— the alpha’s mate, thereby breaking our sacred laws.
