#Chapter 209

Violet’s POV All eyes were on King Owen as Auntie’s question hung in the air. If he confirmed that he used magic, he would be expelled across the border. Though not the preferred choice, we had enough connections in Henosis to make sure Owen was correctly handled there. If he denied his use of magic, his wolf would be ripped from him, ending his life. Either way, it was a win-win. We had him. But I wanted this so badly that I didn’t dare voice our all-but guaranteed victory in my mate’s mind for fear of jinxing it. “With all due respect to the temple, is it fair to reign judgment without evidence?” I turned to the voice behind me, recognizing the woman who had spoken. She was an Alpha from a western territory. I added her name to my growing list. Theo must have known because he let his chuckle filter through our connection. “No,” Auntie conceded. “Which is why the temple is considered to be the ultimate, fair judge. We only facilitate the judgment of the Goddess, who