CHAPTER 33: Taking The Blame
The silence that followed Alpha Dakota’s words was enough that everyone could hear their own breathing. The huge hall had gone completely still.
Dakota stood tall at the center with his expression grave.
“So,” he said after a long pause, his deep voice echoing through the chamber, “no one wishes to speak?”
No answer came and the tension only grew.
Dakota sighed and rubbed his temple.
“It doesn’t matter,” he continued. “The assassin will be found. It’s only a matter of time. But to save us the trouble… and perhaps save the guilty party from harsher judgment… I’ll say it once more.” He lifted his gaze across the hall. “Step forward now.”
Every eye darted around, searching for movement and Selene’s heart pounded in her chest. She could hear it over the de
