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Chapter 87: The Price of Defiance
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2026-10-14 06:04:53
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The Lycan king's Unwanted Luna Chapter 87: The Price of Defiance
Seraphina's POV"Who was responsible for securing the council's records?" I asked.The hostile Alpha didn't answer the question directly. "You have turned a historical inquiry into an attack on this council.""I asked a simple question.""Until this investigation is complete, you will remain in the capital under council supervision.""You've already decided I'm guilty," I said. "At least let me see the evidence you're using to judge me."No one offered any. The fifth Alpha rose. "She has every right to challenge an order with no stated grounds."The houses split into murmured argument that settled nothing by the time it ended.Before I left, the hostile Alpha spoke once more, low enough that only those nearest heard it. "If you continue questioning the old decree, this council may reconsider whether King Kael is fit to protect this kingdom."I walked out of that chamber with my freedom restricted, and something colder settling in my chest than the restriction alone accounted for. I ha
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