AMIRA
Meredith and I watched with bated breath as the members of the council took in the news. At first, they were shocked, then they went into denial.
“You expect us to believe this nonsense?” Atticus spat. “the Alpha died and you burnt his body all alone. Why?”
Roi licked his lips as he glanced at his wife. “I needed more time.”
I frowned. What is he talking about? He shouldn’t say things that will worsen this case for him.
“You needed more time for what exactly?” Castor questioned. “what happened to the Alpha’s body?”
“I just told you that he died and I burnt his body.” He responded nonchalantly. “if you don’t believe me, you can go ahead and search the Manor for his body.”
“Why would you even do something like that?” Demetrius asked.
“Why isn’t anyone from the council investig
