Mated To The Alpha King (Raven and Ethan) novel Chapter 115

Chapter 115

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I could see the stunned facers of the elders and the other wolves, but they knew better than to argue with me. This wasn’t about the agreement had made with Rheen last night;

it was about the fact that I couldn’t bear to see her leave this world. Not when I was still alive.

“She can’t go unpunished for what she didi Elder Garton’s voice echoed through the hall, his eyes blazing with anger

if you refuse to let her be stored, then you must offer another punishment fitting of the crime. Justice must be served, Alpha

I didn’t respond immediately. My jaw clenched as I looked track toward the center of the room, where Raven stood with her eyes cast downward, hat wrists bound in front of her,

Her long hair was damp with sweat and tears, and her shoulders trembled ever so slightly.

A part of me wanted to shield her, to pull her close and wipe away the pain I saw written all over her face.

But the other part of me, the Alpha, knew my people were watching Expecting. Demanding.

They wanted blood. And I had to give them something

I took a deep breath and looked straight at Elder Garron. “Then she will be flogged,” I said firmly. “An hundred lashes.”

Gasps echoed across the room, Some are surprised. Others in satisfaction. Raven didn’t move. She didn’t protest. She just stood there, frozen like a broken statue, her lips slightly parted as though she wanted to speak, but couldn’t.

Without waiting for anyone to respond, I turned and walked out of the judgment hall. My steps were heavy, echoing across the stone floor as I fought the storm brewing inside me.

I could feel her eyes on my back as I left. I could feel her pain. Her betrayal And damn it all, I could feel my own guilt ripping me apart

But I couldn’t stop. I couldn’t look back,

Because if I did, I knew I wouldn’t be able to go through with it.

“ETHANI

I heard her footsteps first, then her voice as Olivia hurried after me. She caught up just as I reached my quarters. I pushed open the door, but before! could step inside, she forced her way in behind me and slammed it shut.

Her face was twisted in fury, her eyes blazing with emotions she didn’t bother to hide.

“How dare you, Ethan she hissed, “You could’ve let her face the council’s sentence. Let her pay for what she did to me. But instead, you

“I didn’t let her go free,” isnapped, spinning around to face her. My voice came out louder than I intended, harsh and angry, but mostly from the turmo inside me. “I gave her another punishment.”

“Flogging?” Olivia barked out a bitter laugh. “That’s nothing compared to what she deserves. You saw what she did! I’m still in pain, still refovering and you reward her with a few lashes”

My fists clenched at my sides. “It wasn’t a reward.”

Olivia stepped closer, her face just inches from mine now, her voice lower but dripping with venom “Don’t insult my intelligence, Ethan.

I see the way you look at her. The way your lips twitch when she’s serving in the dining room. The way your oyes follow her like a lovesick pup.”

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Chapter 115.

Hooked away “You’re imi

“No. I’m not,” she snarled. “You smile when tha’s near. You never smile around me anymore.”

Because deep down…the was right

thated that she saw it. I hated that I couldn’t deny i

Diva narrowed her eyes. “Are you fucking her?”

The room went silent. My breath hitched slightly, but I forced myself to meet her gare. Are you stupid! How can you think of such? I am not fucking her, and don’t you ever bring that up in your life again? Her lip curled, “You’re lying”

“I said no, Olivia.” My voice was firm, but my heart was pounding “Why do you hate her so much? What exactly did Raven do to you? Last I checked, hasn’t harmed you in any way that the council could even prove.”

“She exists, Ethan,” she spat. “She exists and breathes and walks in this pack like she belongs, like she hasn’t always been beneath us. She’s a maid. An outsider. And somehow, she’s managed to worm her way into your head.”

Istared at her, feeling something break loose in my chest. “Maybe that’s not the worst thing s

“What did you say?”

“Nothing”

She glared at me, “You’re throwing everything away. For her

“No, I’m trying to keep this pack from tearing itself apart.”

“By choosing her over justice?”

someone’s done.” I muttered.

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