Sheila's point of view I have been in my chamber for a day now. Ria and Brielle kept updating me on everything that was happening in the court. So far, no decision has been made. That was good to know, but so far there's been no way of proving my innocence. No way at all. And as the seconds ticked by, I couldn't help getting nervous. There was a quick knock on the door, I sent my eyes up and Brielle stepped in. She held an uneasy look on her face, which only scared me more. "It's time." She said, and I pulled up from the bed, flattening my dress. "Everyone has gathered at the court already." I took in sharp breaths. I have been called upon by the Pack's court for my trial. Brielle told me that Killian had insisted on it. For someone who didn't believe me, I was still grateful to him. It gave us some time to find the person who those weapons belonged to. I followed Brielle out of my room to the castle court. It was full with every ranking wolf in the Crescent North Pack present, eve

Killian's point of viewIt was already way past noon. The sun had dominated the sky already. I was seated in the large castle hall, and to my left was Thea, and to my right were Allen and Mason, my most trusted friends. I watched as the last ranked pack member of the court strode into the hall while more warriors gaited in large numbers. They all had confused and questioning gazes fixed on me.As Valerie had instructed, I ordered all ranked members of the pack and every warrior in my pack, including those who were in training, to appear in the hall. Today, Sheila will be judged and punished by myself and the Pack's court. Hopefully, things won't go that far though, and she will instead be free of all accusations. Valerie has a plan to expose whosoever shot that arrow that threatened Thea's life and mine, and with the help of the blood found on Sheila's dagger, we will find him.The large hall was cramped with everyone. I looked around and it seemed like everyone had gathered already.

Sheila's point of viewI scurried out of Killian's office; I simply couldn't stand the heat in there. I raced to my chamber without looking back. As soon as I was in, I slammed the door shut, my body leaning on it. My heartbeat was spiraling out of control, hammering hard against my chest, my body still trembling from the effect of Killian's body on mine.I sighed, plopping on my bed. My gaze stares up at the blank air. I was rooted in that position for a long time, several thoughts grazing through my mind as time flew by and twilight slowly crept in.I went down for my dinner, but instead of having my meal in the castle dining halls, where I'd be forced to tolerate Thea, I followed Brielle and Ria to the packhouse, which was only a short distance from the lonely castle walls. It was my first time stepping into the Packhouse since my stay so far was limited to the castle grounds and the garden. But I wanted to step out more, and get to know more about the pack and its members. I wante

Killian's point of viewValerie and I just crossed into your territory, along with Adam, Jax, and a few warriors that accompanied us to the Council's meeting. I headed straight to the castle. I jumped off my horse, which was being led away by a warrior. I was on my way inside when Mason called out to me, speedily catching up to me."How did the meeting go?" He spoke as we started for the castle's doors."Bad" was all I could say. And that was the truth. The fact that the Dark Circle has reappeared in North Central was bad enough, and now, only the goddess knows what they are cooking up now, going after the Phoenix stones. And that was another problem in itself. Even if my father hadn't given the stone to the Dark Circle, I had no idea where it could possibly be. The best option we've got is the witches. Hopefully, Valerie and the coven could do some kind of spell to find it, while we prepare the pack for another attack from the Dark Circle.Somehow, that worries me more. Last time the

Sheila's point of viewI was strolling down the castle grounds, loving the feel of the cool evening breeze against my skin. I was just returning from Killian's office. I had spent all day there, enclosed in the same space as my mate. Even though we were literally at both ends of his large office, what mattered more was that I was slowly getting involved in the matters of the pack. Even when Morgan, Mason, Allen, and a few other ranked warriors had returned for the meeting, I remained in the office. He briefed them on what transpired at the council's meeting and also told them about the ritual the witches were going to conduct to find some magical stone.A greater part of my attention was on the books and journals I was reading through that contained everything about the pack, down to its history. Even though it was all pack business, I couldn't deny the truth that, like an idiot, I loved being near him. His presence and scent always seem to calm me.I released an inward smile, roving