chapter 25

Azalea Denali and Mr. Crux talk among themselves while Cassandra digs a pack of smokes out of her leather jacket. “How could you, after everything you did to her?” I ask Cassandra. She pops her hip, lighting a smoke before stepping closer. “My husband is dead because of her. Your mate killed him. I now have to raise my kids without their father because of that bitch,” Cassandra spits at me. I growl, my canines slipping past my gums as anger courses through me. She turns to face the council members who are now whispering among themselves behind me. “She still commanded them, but I have one more question before we proceed.” I turn my head, and he steps closer. “Did you know it was against the law to break a mate bond against their will?” Denali asks. I furrow my brows, wondering why he is asking. I fight the urge to answer instantly. “Yes,” I breathe. “And you still did it?” Denali asks. “He was hurting her, so yes.” “Well then, regardless of whether the king commanded you, you knew bett