The trial lasted three days.
The Shadow Alpha sat in chains before the hastily assembled court, watching everything with cold amusement. She answered questions without breaking, admitted nothing, and somehow made her accusers look foolish.
Reign watched from the back, conserving energy. She'd won the fight, but the political battle was just beginning.
"The evidence is circumstantial," one of the Council loyalists argued. "Forged documents and the word of exiles against a respected Alpha."
"Respected?" Tarek stood, fury barely contained. "She poisoned our water. Sent assassins into our camp. Killed thirty wolves before we even knew we were at war."
"Alleged," the Shadow Alpha said smoothly. "My soldiers acted independently. I had no direct knowledge of their methods."
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