Chapter 0071
They kissed passionately, ripping clothes off. He shoved her against the wall. On the other screen, I found myself walking to the back room and sinking onto a set of chairs. I looked in pain.
ght circled around me and turned dark. The lights flickered. I looked terrible, losing all color in my face. The damning moment when I had been marked was more horrifying than I thought it was. Gasps of horror echoed through the chamber as the panel of judges leaned forward, their expressions darkening with each passing frame. It was obvious when Lucas had actually started to fuck Nora. My body sort of jerked, stuttered and the shadows danced around me, sliding around my wrist. I looked at it and fell across the chairs, still bleeding from when I’d broken the glass earlier.
He let it play on. Lucas and Nora were still having sex and not even a minute later, I had sat up on the chairs, bending forward. I didn’t remember getting up. I didn’t remember much of anything before I got to the bar. I pulled the sleeve of my dress down, put a hand on the wall and seemed to be gathering my strength.
“This,” my lawyer said, stepping closer to the screen as I straightened my spine and rolled my shoulders back, walking back toward the party with slow, even steps. I looked proud, prepared. i even smiled. “is the truth Lucas seeks to bury. This is the face of Alpha Violet Donovan.” He paused, letting the outrage simmer in the courtroom. “Alpha Violet Donovan endured this humiliation yet rose above it, proving her strength as an alpha despite Lucas‘ cowardly betrayal. Her character speaks for itself and Lucas‘ betrayal of a woman many owe their lives and livelihoods to does not deserve to be rewarded with everything that Violet has built, nor inherited..”
The tension in the room shifted palpably as he picked up the last pieces of evidence: the prenuptial agreement and the official pack registration.
“The former alpha of Darkmoon, entrusted his daughter with the future of Darkmoon and made her alpha of record, in addition to that, he set forth this binding agreement, signed by all parties, clearly states the consequences of infidelity and betrayal,” he said. “Lucas of Twining River violated this contract, violated the covenant mates make at temple and the trust of a great alpha for his own ego and fulfillment. He owes not only compensation for his actions but also a formal rejection of Violet Donovan, allowing her to move forward with her life and her pack. Let him move on with the woman he chose and the alpha he betrayed live and rule as she was meant to.”
Murmurs of agreement rippled through the courtroom. Owen’s jaw clenched as he banged his gavel.
“The panel will go to recess to deliberate before we proceed,” he announced stiffly.
The left, each of them taking the evidence that they had been given. Owen glared at us as they left. Most of the court left, but I saw no reason to move. I focused on finishing my notes and speaking with the legal team.
Chapter 0071
The woman pat my shoulder. “You should teach your poker face to the world.”
I smiled at her. “Practice.”
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The low murmur of the courtroom faded as Lucas approached. I felt his presence before I saw him, the unwelcome scent of his cologne clogging my senses. He smelled terrible now.
“Violet,” he began smoothly, his voice dripping with feigned charm. “We don’t have to keep dragging this out. You and I both know the truth
I didn’t lift my gaze. Didn’t even twitch. My pen continued to glide across the paper, ignoring him entirely.
Lucas‘ tone sharpened as he leaned closer. “You’re making this harder than it needs to be. If you-”
Before he could finish, my lead lwayer stepped between us. His tall frame loomed protectively as he placed a hand on Lucas‘ chest to block his advance.
“Any and all communication you wish to have with my client, will be through appropriate channels. If you don’t walk away right now, we’ll have grounds to sue you for harassment.”
Lucas‘ face twisted into a scowl, but he held up his hands in mock surrender,
“Fine. Be petty,” he sneered, retreating toward his own table.
When the recess ended, the atmosphere in the courtroom was electric. The judges returned to their seats, and Owen looked as if he was going to have a fit.
“After deliberation, the court finds in favor of Alpha Violet Donovan.”
