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Lara continued, turning toward Kylie. “Kylie, as an accomplice
to Isaac’s crimes and for breaking the sacred laws of
werewolves, you, too, are sentenced to death.”
I braced myself, forcing my breathing to stay even. I’d known it
was coming, but that didn’t make it easier.
“Michael,” Lara said, shifting her gaze. “You have committed
kidnapping with the intent to kill.“‘
Michael closed his eyes, waiting for his destiny.
“You will not be executed.”
A sharp intake of breath erupted from beside me, but I wasn’t
relieved just yet.
“Instead, you are to be stripped of your wolf and exiled”
Michael went rigid, his face paling.
The punishment was worse than death.
I felt the world slow as memories flashed through my mind–our
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childhood, the bond we once shared, the moments before
everything shattered.
I closed my eyes, swallowing down the lump in my throat.
They had spared his life. But in doing so, they had destroyed
him.
Asher’s POV
I had made a promise to my parents–a vow to protect their son, to be the shield Isaac needed. But somewhere along the way, I
failed them. I was part of the reason Isaac became the man he is
now. His resentment, his envy, it all built up like a raging fire,
consuming him from the inside out, and now it’s beyond fix.
“Just kill me!” Michael cried, his body trembling.
I should be satisfied. Justice had been served. He should have
thought of this when he used my trust and abducted me. But
watching him break down in front of me hurt more than I
thought.
“Please!” he choked out, dropping to his knees, his breath
ragged.
Beside me, Violet was sobbing uncontrollably. As furious as I
had been at Michael for all he had done, I couldn’t stand to see her in this much pain. I wrapped my arms around her, pulling her close, feeling her body shake with sadness. My chest achedas well, not just for her, but for the relationship I never got to truly have with my own brother. And now that was something I would never experience again.
Michael looked up, his tear–streaked face twisted with regret. “I never wanted to become this monster. I never wanted to hurt you, Violet. But I did, and now, I have to pay the price. I deserve this. All of it.” His voice wavered, “I just hope that one day.down the road, you might be able to forgive me.”
Violet turned away, crying, unable to look at him. Being stripped off his wolf was the worst punishment any werewolf could imagine. I felt sorry for him.
Kylie, on the other hand, kept stealing glances at Matthew. But he refused to look at her. Every time her gaze lingered on him, he turned away, his jaw clenched tight. I knew him well
enough to know that, despite everything, he was hurting too. But he wouldn’t admit it. He wouldn’t give her that satisfaction.
He deserved to be mated with someone so evil and selfish.
“I, Matthew, prince of the Royal Pack, reject you, Kylie of the
Silver Moon, as my mate”
Kylie gasped, her knees dropping to the floor. She wrapped her arms around herself, sobbing silently,
I had known Kylie for years. 7 years, to be exact. And never once had I thought she would be devastated like this. I had seen her as a friend, as someone I could trust. But looking at her now, I realized she had never truly wished anything good for me. If she had, she wouldn’t have done everything in her power to separate me from my mate.
“I told you, what goes around comes around.” Isaac sneered, a hint of amusement in his eyes. For once, I couldn’t blame hirn. Kylie was finally feeling the weight of everything she had
done. And this time there was no escape.
Philip stepped forward and hissed, “You destroyed everything, Kylie. All because of your jealousy, your insecurities. You ruined our family. This is the end between us. I can’t forgive
you, not even after your death.” He stormed out after that.
Jayden was next. His voice was quieter than Philip’s, but just as cold, “I always knew you were selfish, but I never thought you would go this far. The worst part is that you didn’t just destroy yourself. You dragged our brother down with you. I hope you
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understand the pain you caused.”
Then he turned to Michael.
His voice getting emotional as he snapped, “Seriously, Michael.
How could you do this to Asher? To Violet? You were my best
friend, my brother. And yet you betrayed us like this. What got
into your mind?” He shook his head, his anger bubbling to the
surface. “Why didn’t you talk to me? Huh? Why didn’t you tell
me something was wrong? I thought we shared everything or is
it just me? Have you ever treated me as your brother?”
