“I want her executed, and her crimes made public.”
The air in the room grew thick with tension. Everyone stared at Rick in terror, not daring to move an inch. Even I felt a shiver run down my spine. His presence was overwhelming, a stark reminder of the raw power of a true Alpha.
Layla, on the other hand, looked like she had seen a ghost. She staggered slightly before bursting into tears. “You’re going to kill me over a questionable recording? After everything I’ve done? After all the wars I’ve won? And my brother—he died saving your life! How can you do this to me? How can you be so heartless?”
Her despair was almost convincing. Even I felt a faint tug of pity watching her crumble. But Rick’s expression didn’t waver. His gaze was as hard as steel.
“Our history doesn’t absolve you of g
