Three days later, the trial began in the great hall of the pack elders.Conrad sat on the main dais, his face like stone.He watched his son being led before the court, his own eyes full of pain."Gideon Blackwood, you are accused of the murder of Brenda. The evidence is clear. How do you plead?"Gideon knelt in the defendant's box, gaunt and broken.He looked up, his empty eyes meeting his father's."I am guilty."The elders whispered among themselves.No one expected him to confess so directly."Do you understand the gravity of your crime?" the eldest of the council asked."I do."Gideon's voice was frighteningly calm. "I killed Brenda. I also caused the death of my grandmother. I deserve to die."Conrad closed his eyes and let out a long, heavy sigh."Given the defendant's confession, and taking into account the grave crimes committed by the deceased, Brenda..."The lead elder's voice echoed through the hall."The council sentences Gideon Blackwood to permanent exile. Effective imme
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