The oppressive silence lingered far longer than it should as the weight of that reality sank into everyone's heart.
Several Alphas who had once looked upon Malvin with admiration now lowered their eyes, unwilling to meet his gaze. None of them hoped to be caught in the crossfire.
Others silently thanked the Moon Goddess that they had never allowed greed or ambition to drive them down the same path of challenging Adrian Carter.
This decision had made one thing painfully clear: influence, status, and strength meant nothing before the law when undeniable evidence stood against you.
And this time, they all understood the punishment had not merely been directed at Malvin.
Rather, it was more like a warning to every Alpha seated inside the council chamber. No one—not even the leader of a powerful pack—stood above the law…and maybe Adrian Carter inclusive.
Malvin's entire body trembled. Every muscle in his frame quivered beneath the weight of humiliation and fury.
