บททั้งหมดของ SHADOWBORN: The Rise Of The Dragon Wolf : บทที่ 111 - บทที่ 120

Chapter 108NyxI wanted to punch him, wanted to shift and show these wolves exactly how powerful my scream was, but I ruthlessly suppressed both urges because revealing my dragon heritage now would only make things infinitely worse.The guards moved to either side of me and I felt their hands close around my arms with more force than necessary, clearly enjoying the opportunity to manhandle the traitor's daughter."Be gentle with her," Lucien ordered and there was something in his voice that suggested genuine concern beneath the disappointment. "She's still under my father's protection until proven guilty.""Of course, Alpha," one guard said while his grip loosened slightly.They started marching me toward the detention building while the crowd parted with expressions of disgust and vindication, and I held my head high despite the humiliation burning through me.*I'll fix this,* Alex sent through our bond. *I'll find proof you're innocent and get you out of there.**I know you will,*

Chapter 110NyxHe left me with those words echoing in the empty cell, and I found myself more confused than ever about Darius's true motivations because everything he said sounded reasonable and fair, but something about the whole situation still felt wrong in ways I couldn't articulate.Night fell and with it came crushing loneliness as the compound settled into quiet routines that didn't include me, and I lay on the uncomfortable bench staring at shadows dancing across stone walls while wondering how everything had gone so catastrophically wrong.Alex visited again after dark, slipping past guards who apparently had orders to allow him access, and the relief of seeing him made tears I'd been holding back all day finally spill over."Hey," he said softly while reaching through bars to wipe tears from my cheeks. "None of that, we're going to fix this.""Are we?" I asked while voice broke on the words. "Because right now it feels like we're drowning and every time we try to surface so

Chapter 112NyxMy blood ran cold because if Marcus was dead, if someone had killed the main witness against me, then my situation had just gotten exponentially worse.Alex returned minutes later with confirmation of my fears. "Marcus is dead, murdered sometime in the last few hours.""They're going to blame me," I said while panic clawed at my chest. "They're going to say I had him killed to prevent his testimony.""I know," Alex said grimly. "Which is why we need to get you out of here before someone decides you're too dangerous to keep alive.""We can't run," I protested. "Running makes me look guilty.""Staying makes you dead," Alex countered. "Nyx, whoever is behind this just killed their own witness, which means they're willing to tie up loose ends permanently, and you're the biggest loose end they have."He had a point that I couldn't argue with, because Marcus's death changed everything and put me in immediate danger rather than just political trouble."How?" I asked. "How do

Chapter 114Nyx"You're right. Keep looking, there has to be more."I returned to searching the shelves while Alex continued through the journal.I was reaching for a box on the top shelf when my fingers brushed against something that felt different from the surrounding wood."Alex," I called quietly. "There's something weird about this shelf."He came over and examined where I was pointing, and after a moment of pressing and prodding he found a hidden catch that made part of the shelf swing outward to reveal a small compartment.Inside was a leather pouch that clinked with the sound of coins when Alex lifted it, and my heart sank because this seemed like exactly the kind of damning evidence I'd hoped not to find."Gold coins," Alex confirmed while opening the pouch. "Same type as the ones Marcus supposedly received from you.""So Darius did frame me," I said while betrayal burned hot in my chest. "He's been playing the concerned uncle while actually orchestrating everything.""Maybe,

Chapter 116Nyx"And then what?" Alex asked. "Assuming we actually find proof, what happens to Simon or whoever is guilty?""They face pack justice," Darius said firmly. "Which for crimes of this magnitude means exile or execution depending on circumstances.""You'd execute your own Beta?" I asked."I'd execute anyone who orchestrated the deaths of pack members and framed innocent wolves for their own gain," Darius said without hesitation. "Rank doesn't protect you from consequences when your crimes are severe enough."The conviction in his voice felt genuine, but I'd been fooled by seemingly genuine emotions before and couldn't afford to be naive now."We need time to discuss this," I said. "Need to talk privately before committing to anything.""Take what time you need," Darius agreed. "But understand that every hour we delay is another hour Simon has to prepare for whatever we might discover, if he suspects we're investigating him seriously he'll act to protect himself.""Meaning