Senior members of the castle faced tension as they waited for news. Elena's suspected pregnancy had been subject to constant gossip yet Leah together with Samuel and Henrietta relentlessly tracked down the real facts. The truth regarding Elena's pregnancy emerged at last.
When Samuel came back from the healer's quarters he showed a severe facial expression. He spoke in a composed voice as he declared "We have proof." "Elena's pregnancy is a lie."
Leah's body experienced a wave of comfort because of the news yet she held her feelings inside. "How did you find out?"
The healer testified that she had not conducted any prenatal tests on Elena. The checks-up appointments became increasingly frequent but Elena refused to show up except for providing fake excuses every time.
Henrietta folded her arms, smirking. "Classic deception. The investigation revealed that Elena was using specific herbs to create false pregnancy symptoms.
The unspoken exchange led Jacob to tighten his jaw muscles as he listened. His golden eyes turned dark while he processed the unfaithfulness of his mate. He commanded that Elena needed to be taken to his presence.
The guards swiftly transported Elena to the central chamber. The struggle in their grasp dissolved her previous composure and created wild motions throughout her body. "You don't understand! I did this for us, Jacob! We belong together!"
Jacob's voice was ice. "You lied. Through deception you have mistreated both me and my pack members."
"I love you!" Elena let out a desperate ear-piercing cry that revealed her panic. "She's just an omega! I was meant to be your rightful Luna."
Without hesitation Leah moved closer to her. "You played with lives, Elena. You caused pain. Your actions demand no justification because of what occurred.
Elena quickly looked back and forth between Jacob and Leah while understanding that she would no longer be among them. Jacob provided the prison guards with a clear-headed nod. "Take her away. She will no longer get access to my pack.
When the guards carried Elena out of the hall Leah felt a heavy burden leave her body. The truth had prevailed. The truth established her position at Jacob's side as the most solid it had ever been.