Chapter 237: CHALLENGE FOR THE ALPHA

William   The anger in the crowd surged. My wolf came to the fore, and I let out a fierce roar that silenced the clamor. “Percival will not be put on trial because he did nothing wrong!” I shouted. “Darius should have already been punished for his crimes, and Percival knew this. When Darius attempted to leave with Edeline, Percival, in a bid to protect her, attacked and killed him!”   The crowd erupted into confusion and chaos, their questions and doubts mingling with the roar of their reactions.   “I have been deceitful,” I continued, raising my voice to be heard over the tumult. “Darius was mentally ill and had committed horrific acts against women from other packs. Luna and I were aware of his condition but kept his true crimes hidden from all of you. Darius was obsessed with Edeline. None of us realized the full extent of his obsession until we uncovered his actions.”   I paused, letting my words sink in. “Darius had found his mate—Alpha Reynolds’s daughter. He discovered her in th