“Look at me,” I said to Sarah.She hesitated for a few seconds, and funny enough, that was all I needed to work with.“Stand,” I ordered, still calmly. She rose slowly to her feet, her hands shaking at her sides.“You served Luna Kyra closely,” I began. “And you have been loyal to her?” I asked.“Yes,” she whispered. “I have been loyal to her.”“Were you truly loyal, or have you forgotten so soon?” I asked quietly.She swallowed hard—not once, not twice, not even for the fifth time. “I swear, I did to the best of my ability.”I stood up immediately, and that caused the room to shrink. Everyone around was literally shaking the moment I stepped down from the throne.“Then answer me this very simple question,” I said, stopping in front of her. “You were with her just before she left the Pack, what did you discuss last when you last saw her?” I asked, taking note of her body language. “And be careful not to lie to me this time.”Her lips parted like she had something to say, but no words
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