Chapter 129

• Every member of the pack, from the youngest pup to the most senior elder, stood huddled together, murmuring in hushed tones. At the centre of the clearing stood the king, his Luna and daughters, his fur glistening as he looked out over his pack.
• By his side stood Maria, her eyes filled with fear and. And standing a few feet away was the country god of the pack, Alpha Garrett.
• The pack members fell silent as the king stepped forward. His gaze swept across the assembled wolves before settling on Maria, his eyes cold and calculating. "Maria," he began, his voice booming across the clearing, "you have been accused of spying within our pack and of consorting with rogues."