CELESTE
TWO DAYS LATER
“A final verdict has been made, and this is the final decision from us.”
My stomach churned, and my breath hitched as I heard Elder Morgana say. I never knew the judgment about my trial would come sooner than later. I thought we would be on this matter for at least a month before returning to our pack house.
But the elders themselves weren't too fond of staying here. I wanted to believe it wasn't just about the location being deep in the forest. It was because it was prone to attack, and the number of warriors here might not be able to keep the attackers away.
The back of my neck prickled as I felt someone watching me. My gaze wandered to Damon. He was watching me. He didn't look away as soon as our eyes locked. I felt heat rise to my cheeks, and I averted my gaze, looking towards the windows in the room. But that didn't stop him from staring at me. Was he thinking about what I said two days ago? I didn't think so.
Two days ago, after he came awake and I was for
