Joan's POVHe took my shivering hands then cuffed me, I took a deep breath trying to calm my nerves.They led me out of the cell with each step I could hear the murmurs and noises.The trial was held in the arena, it was packed with people thirsty for gossip and drama.As I walked in with the guards the noises grew louder.Traitor! I heard someone yell in the audience, it's true what they say rumors spread like wildfire.I was escorted to the middle of the arena where the council members were inaugurated, they all stared at me at the same time making a shiver run down my spine.Rex was nowhere in sight.One of the Elders stood up raising his hand to silence the crowd."Today we are here for the trial of Joan" he yelled, projecting to the crowd."She's accused under the clause of giving information to the enemy, theft, attacking the pack and putting the Alpha in danger""I didn't do any of that!" I yelled.He looked down at me like I was a pervert."Today we are gathered to check the e

Rex's POV"You okay?" Tyler asked I nodded not looking in his direction.As they left I looked around to see my people and the elders petrified. "Is everyone okay?" I yelled, scanning the faces of my pack members, I noticed a few cuts and bruises. My heart tightened with worry. I couldn't bear to see them hurt because of my poor choice of women."No one had been shot but due to the running and pushing of one another we have a few minor injuries"A guard reported I nodded relieved."My people I am at a loss of words on what to say I ask you to forgive me for letting the enemy breach our security bear with me so together we will build a safe and secure home,Everyone injured in this encounter will be surely treated and given a small token it can't get rid of the pain but I hope it will make it feel better now proceed to your homes thank you" I said forcing myself to be strong, they cheered and clapped then I looked towards Tyler."You're in charge of this" I pointed at him, once I was

Joan's povI held my breath feeling the slightest movement could break the tension between us.It was like a staring contest with no one daring to say a word."Joan... I don't know how to say this" Rex began nervously."I'm sorry about earlier I should have listened to you""Rex what do you mean?" I asked, unsure of what he was talking about.I was expecting him to yell or scold me but here he was apologizing."Elder Leo had shown me his observations on the video of you and Joreme" he was the only one who don't raise his hand when I was convicted."The video must have been altered the lip sync and audio was different. I am so sorry" he pleaded.Rex's apology hit me like a punch to the gut. I couldn't believe he was actually saying the words I'd been longing to hear.I exhaled a shaky breath and nodded. "I forgive you I'm just happy you realized sooner."A faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips, and he took a step closer. Rex's hand reached out to touch my shoulder, the warmth

There goes my chance of contacting Rex. I wondered if I could request a phone from Joreme but then how would I be able to get Rex's number?With a sigh, I stepped away from the car,"Thank you" I said to the man who had helped me. He nodded, locking the door with its keys.The maid had gone which left me to find my way back alone, I took the stairs finding my way back to the kitchen."Joreme isn't doing anything" someone scoffed, It was a woman's voice, hushed and filled with urgency. She held a mug of steaming coffee as she left the kitchen, I was straining to catch the words feeling there was something familiar about her voice. "I understand your tension ma'am" the man beside her said but she waved him off."Leave me be I'm heading to the study" she responded which hit me where I had heard her voice before the night when Joreme had spoken about Gwen.This was my chance to find something, her heels click-clacked on the marble tiles directing me through the corridors to where she was

Rex's POV"Gentlemen" I began, "uhm" I cleared my throat tugging at my shirt."It's understandable if you want to take a leave from the pack affairs it must be hard knowing your mate is a traitor" an Elder interjected.That was not why I was apprehensive, the thought of Joan with Joreme pushed me on the edge and the worst part of it all was that I caused it."Ehmm thank you so much for bringing that up Elder Leo" I waved in his direction wanting him to explain to the Elders what he said to me because my mind was unsettled."Gentlemen we all know the mm recent matters that have caused our pack a lot of turmoil but we were misinformed, fooled into thinking Joan is a traitor" Elder Leo voiced confidently."That's impossible all the facts-""Were circumstantial and the main evidence the video was alternated" The elders looked at one another confused, murmuring lightly."Please explain" I urged, Leo nodded then brought out his phone."This is the video with the fake audio, look behind the