"Are you going to just listen to her just like that, without any evidence?" My voice cracked, the back of my legs hit the table
Kael stopped, the silver shackles dangling from his large hands. He looked toward Elias, waiting for the command to strike or stay.
Elias hesitated and for a second, I thought I had a chance, then Cassia let out a high, melodic laugh that chilled me to the bone.
"Evidence? Xira, look at your arm. Look at your skin. You were shredded by Gwallo. You were a corpse in a bloodied shift. Now, you stand there with the complexion of a noblewoman and the strength to mark two Alphas. Is your miraculous recovery not evidence enough of your father's forbidden arts?"
She turned to Elias, her voice dropping to a sympathetic coo. "She asks for evidence, my Alpha. Show her the brand. Show her how the mark looks like a parasite on your skin."
