My Promised Rejection (Olivia) novel Chapter 131

31 Liar Liar

Madelena POV

Everyone is focused on me, so they can’t see the smug smile on Lisa’s face. “I didn’t do this I wouldn’t hurt Myra,” I say to the guard who is holding my arms. Madison stands up and turns toward the guard. “What the f**k do you think you’re doing,” she asks. “She hit your sister. She needs to be punished. I’m going to take her to the cells,” he says. He is clearly confused by her question. Does she believe me? “Link the pack doctor for my sister and let her the f**k go. She did not do this,” Madison says.

“Madison, I saw her do it,” Lisa says, stepping toward us. “Do you really think I believe a word coming out of your mouth? Hell you probably did it. So just shut the hell up,” Madison says. “You can’t talk to me like that. My father is the head of the council,” Lisa says. She turns to the guard and his hold tightens on me. “Take her to the cells. Madison has no right to interfere because she wants to protect her little friend. I saw her hit Myra. She needs to be punished,” Lisa says.

Commotion has us all looking in the direction of the sound. Mordeci steps into the hallway, followed by the king himself. Everyone bares their necks as Mordeci heads right to Myra. My heart breaks when he rolls her and she doesn’t make a sound. If not for the rise and fall of her chest, I would think she was dead. How could Lisa do this to her? How hard did she hit her? “What the hell happened here,” the king asks. “Lisa hit Myra with the statue in her hand and is trying to frame me for it.”

Lisa looks shocked that I spoke before her, but I refuse to let her get away with this. I’m not the same girl I was when she first arrived. I may not have a fancy rank or a father on the council, but that doesn’t mean I deserve her hatred and mistreatment. I watch as Mordeci lifts Myra and carries her away from the chaos. I pray she will be alright. Madison follows behind her, but not before stopping in front of the king. “I believe Maddy. She didn’t do this,” she says.

“That’s a lie. I saw her hit Myra. She did this, not me. Daddy, I wouldn’t do something so evil. You have to believe me,” she says. She is a good actress. I’ll give her that much. Tears run down her cheeks and her father pulls her into his arms.

“My king, my daughter is not the kind of person that would harm another pack member. I want this girl punished for not only harming a council member’s daughter, but for trying to frame mine,” he says. “I didn’t realize we had already determined Madelena’s guilt. I’m not sure how you think things work in other pack’s Elias, but in the royal pack, punishments are only handed out after the person is found to actually be guilty,” the king says.

I fight the smile when Lisa’s eyes meet mine. I swear she looks like she sucked on a lemon

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as she glares at me. “Are you saying you believe that my daughter is guilty, my king,” Elias asks. “No, I’m saying that the only two people that know the truth are the ones being accused of hurting the pup. Neither’s words carry more weight than the other,” he says. “My king, I understand that you have a soft spot for the omega.”

Elias‘ words are cut off by a deep growl. “Elias, as the head of the council, I would expect better of you than to believe that rank has anything to do with a person’s character. For that matter, are you saying I am an unjust king that would defend someone who is guilty just because she is friends with my daughter” the king asks. I fight the giggle as Elias opens and closes his mouth repeatedly. “Of course, not my king,” he finally grits out.

“How do you propose we determine who the guilty party is,” Elias asks. “My queen has the power of discernment. She will be able to tell who is lying and who is telling the truth,” he says. Lisa’s hold tightens on her father. “Or we can simply wait for Myra to wake up. She should be able to tell us who hit her. My understanding from Joshua is that both girls shifted for the first time last night, so even if she didn’t see her attacker she should be able to identify their scent,” he says.

This time I let the smile cross my face. “Why the f**k are you smiling,” Elias asks me, forgetting himself. “I believe she is smiling, Elias, because she has nothing to fear. Now I suggest you speak to your daughter about what happens if she is lying because you were right about there being a severe punishment for harming another pack member and trying to frame another,” the king says. He turns to where the guard hasn’t released me.

“Remove your hands from her now. Who gave you orders to restrain her,” he asks, his eyes turning black. I’m immediately released from the guard’s grip. “I’m sorry, my king. The councilman’s daughter said she did it and that she needed to go to the cells,” the guard says. “Let me make something perfectly clear. You do not take orders from anyone except myself and my ranked wolves unless you see a crime happening yourself. Am I clear,” he asks. “Yes, my king. It will never happen again. I apologize, Madelena,” he says. I nod and he takes a step

back.

“Madelena, I hope you will understand that until all of this is settled you will have to be placed under guard,” the king says. I want to scream its bulls*t, but I do understand he has to remain impartial and fair. I simply nod. I notice that smug b**ch has a triumphant look on her face. That is until the king turns to face her. “Lisa, you will also be placed under guard since you have also been accused and haven’t been proven innocent,” he says. “That’s not fair,” she

whines.

“Enough, this isn’t up for debate,” he growls. She whimpers and bares her neck. “Madelena, a guest room will be prepared on the Beta floor and a guard will be posted outside the door,” he says. “Why can’t she just be placed in the cells? Why does she get a guest room on the Beta floor,” Lisa asks. I can tell Elias wants to pummel his daughter for opening her mouth, but it’s

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too late

“You know what Lisa, you are right. Those accused of crimes should be placed in the cells Seconds later two guards appear and the king gives them a nod of acknowledgment. Take both of the girls to the cells,” he says. “What, why do I have to go,” Lisa asks “Didn’t you just suggest that Madelena go to the cells. If she goes, you go. You are no better than her You have been accused of the same crime,” the king says. This time I can’t stifle my giggle.

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