Chapter 189: ANITA'S RECKONING

Edeline   The crowd rumbled in agreement, and William glanced at Darius, his expression faltering, a lump clearly forming in his throat. His voice shook as he announced the sentence.   “Darius will face serious consequences,” he said, struggling to keep his composure. “He will spend one month in the cellars, and another month in the dog house—chained in wolf form, wearing a collar.”   I felt the blood drain from my face, my whole body going numb. One month for each? My stomach twisted painfully. He doesn’t deserve that! He doesn’t! The crowd, oblivious to the truth, erupted in cheers. They had no idea—no idea what really happened.   I was reeling, my mind racing, when suddenly a piercing scream sliced through the air behind me. I whipped around, drawn to the sound, my heart leaping into my throat.   Tatiana. She was pushing through the crowd, with Percival at her side, her tear-streaked face wet and shining in the moonlight. My breath caught at the sight of her, an overwhelming mix of