The Lawless Biker Alpha and the Fearless Lawyer のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 41 - チャプター 50

Calla’s POVWe transformed the dining table into a war room within the hour, covering every available surface with documents, legal precedents, hand-drawn diagrams, and notes that Jake had somehow procured from sources I probably didn’t want to know about.“Court proceedings here have a specific format,” Jake explained, unfolding a document that looked ancient and was so filled with fancy writing that it strained my eyes. “First, the Chief Elder reads the charges against someone, then the accused can either accept or deny them. After that, witnesses testify in an order based on their status, evidence is shown and verified, and then a group of Seven Elders discusses everything in private before making their decision.”“That sounds a lot like a regular trial,” I replied, flipping through the old text and trying to grasp the complicated legal terms that felt decades old. “Opening statements, witness testimonies, presentation of evidence, discussions, and a final decision.”“But in their c

Calla’s POV The bonfire had faded to glowing embers, and one by one, the group began to head to their rooms, exchanging soft goodnights and knowing glances. Luna was the last to leave, stopping at the door to give me a look that seemed to say, “Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do”—which, coming from her, left a lot to guess at. Kane and I found ourselves alone in the clearing, the night air cool against my skin and the stars shining brightly above, much more vividly than they did in the city. “We should probably get some sleep,” I said, even though neither of us moved toward the cabin. “We have a big day coming up, well, in two days. The day before the day I might die.” “You’re not going to die,” Kane insisted, but there was a hint of desperation in his voice, as if he was trying to convince himself just as much as he was trying to convince me. “You can’t really know that,” I replied. “I know you,” he said, stepping closer. Suddenly, the air between us felt charged with an ene

Calla’s POV The Tribunal chamber stole my breath with its incredible size and ancient grandeur. We stood at the edge of a vast cavern that soared at least a hundred feet high, carved from solid rock and illuminated by eternal flames flickering in sconces placed neatly around the room. The ceiling was lost in darkness, but I could make out the faint shimmer of what looked like carved constellations in the firelight. At the far end of the chamber, seven thrones commanded attention, arranged in a semicircle on a raised platform that required climbing twenty stone steps to reach. The thrones appeared to be carved from single pieces of obsidian, polished to a reflective shine and inscribed with glowing golden symbols. And there, seated in those thrones, were the Seven Elders. They were not what I had expected. Rather than decrepit old werewolves, they appeared ageless—faces that could be thirty or three hundred years old, with eyes that

Calla’s POVThe Elders returned after twenty minutes of talking privately. Two more had decided not to be part of the judgment—one male Elder with dark hair and one female with striking violet eyes. Now only four Elders were left to judge me: the Chief Elder, an auburn-haired woman, a silver-haired man who had previously helped expose Harlow, and an older man with a long white beard who hadn’t spoken yet.With two fewer judges, I felt a little more hopeful. "We have looked over the evidence you provided," the Chief Elder said, her voice calm and even. "The Elders who stepped down did so to keep these proceedings fair. However, Miss Reyes—this Tribunal will not accept any more interruptions. Present your remaining evidence or accept judgment based on what has already been discussed."This was it. The moment I had both feared and anticipated."I want to show you something that directly contradicts Marcus's claim that my mother willingly got involved with pack matters and then betrayed

Calla’s POV The tension in the room after Marcus’s challenge was thick, like everyone was holding their breath before a storm. Every supernatural being present understood the significance of "Jus Sanguinis Duellum," and from their looks, it was clear no one thought it was a good thing.Kane stepped forward from where the witnesses stood, moving with a predator's grace even though his anger was palpable due to our mate bond. “Are you really going to do this? Hiding behind ancient rules because your wrongdoings were brought to light?”“I’m claiming my rightful position based on traditions that have existed longer than your pack,” Marcus replied smoothly, regaining his confidence. “Elena Reyes was promised to my brother Diego through official agreements made long ago between our packs. That promise ties to her family, specifically to Calla.”“Promises made about me without my permission,” I interrupted. “Agreements I never consented to, involving people who decided my future before I ev