Wait! Werewolves Exist?
Chapter 95

AMBER.

Adam was holding my hand, his thumb stroking me gently to try and steady my emotions. The questions moved on to the events of the attack on the Morris family. I could feel the mixture of emotions swirling through Adam. Obviously, there was anger, but there was also pride at hearing how his dad had defended his family. Once all the questions had been asked, the members of the court conferred once again. Joseph rose to his feet once more “On the charges of the murders of Alpha Jack and Luna Daisy Rivers, the supernatural court has reached a unanimous verdict of guilty. On the charges of the attempted murders of Peter, Ellie, and Becky Morris, the supernatural court has reached a majority verdict of guilty. Due to the heinous nature of your betrayal of your Alpha, Luna, and pack, you are sentenced to death by silver injection.” I breathed a sigh of relief. In one day, I saw my parents and Mary given justice. David was actually crying as he was led away. His final words to the court were a request to have his ashes spread in the same spots as Mary’s do that they could be together again in death. Over my dead body would I allow that.

Next was Jason and his litany of crimes. He was charged with ordering the attempted murders of the Morris family, the kidnapping of both Chris and Adam, the harm caused to them as a result, for attempting to use magic to trick me into believing he was my mate, for having a s****l relationship with a witch who wasn’t his mate, without permission and for attempting to defraud the council with false accusations. He was found guilty on every count and sentenced to go through everything that Chris had suffered at his hands before being put to death by silver bullet. However, his wolf Brutus had been found not guilty as the court had heard how he had been against Jason’s choices. The court had agreed that Brutus should be suppressed using magic prior to the punishment being carried out as he didn’t deserve to feel it.

Jason didn’t say a word as he was led away. His face was emotionless and cold. A shiver of disgust ran through me as I thought of the times he’d kissed me. How had I ever thought that he had feelings for me? Looking at him now, I could see the truth. There was no love in his heart. His eyes were full of hate and resentment. I felt stupid for ever being fooled by him. Adam gave my hand a squeeze, and I leaned into him and breathed his scent in deeply. I began to feel better at once. By the time I sat up straight again, Jason had been removed from the room.

Tanya was led to the chair next. She looked defeated as the charges were read by William. She admitted to everything with a little bit of help from council member White. She told the court how she had held Mary responsible for her mothers death. Purely for being born. Mary was the last hybrid to be born before the rules around inter species relationships were created. In fact, she was the reason for the law. Her father, a powerful Warlock, had waged war after losing a custody battle. The werewolves had ultimately won, but Tanya and Kim’s mother had been one of Mary’s father’s followers and had died in the fight. I was a little confused, though. This had all happened over forty years ago. How could that be possible? Their mother would have had to give birth to them years after she had died. Adam sensed my confusion, and through mind link, he explained that the witches were a lot older than they looked, they use magic to appear younger.

Once she had told them everything that she’d done, they conversed quietly again. This time, Ruby stood and read out the guilty verdict and told her that was sentenced to death due to the murder charge. Adam kissed my hand and gave me a smile, which I returned. Tanya was taken away, sending a worried glance in her sisters direction as she went.

As Kim was led to the seat to be questioned, I couldn’t help but feel a pang of sorrow further friend that I’d lost. Even though it turned out that she was never my friend at all. William read her charges out. She was being accused of Mary’s murder along with her sister, holding Chris and Adam against their will, attempting to break her sister out of the Night Forest pack dungeon and having s*x with a werewolf Chris looked uncomfortable as William read that last one. To be honest, it still stung me a little bit too. As much as we had moved past it, and I had Adam now, it still hurt remembering the sight of them together.

Kim seemed to show no remorse for any of it. The questions started and there was a ripple of shock throughout the room when she explained how she had used magic to make Chris sleep with her, as every time that she’d hit on him without magic he had turned down her advances. I turned at looked at Chris to find him looking at me as well. There was a look of relief on his face. I faced him a big smile, so he didn’t cheat willingly. It did ease the pain knowing that.

Kim was sentenced to the same fate as her sister. Even as she was removed from the room, she still clearly didn’t feel sorry for anything that she’d done. In fact, she locked eyes with me and scowled at me. I could feel her hatred radiating from her. Adam turned my face away from her and towards him. “It’s all over now.” He told me softly. Looking into his beautiful green eyes, I felt everything else just melting away. Williams voice dragged my attention back to what was happening in that room.

“Before the court dismisses you, there are a few more things we need to take care of. As you know, you were all required to be here today as you either have a personal connection to the events in the trials or purely to bear witness. However, for two of you I’m afraid there is also another reason for your presence. Alpha Christopher Baxter, could you please stand. Peter Morris, could you please stand.” The crowd was awash with whispers as they both got to their feet. Ellie looked worried, but sort of as if she had expected this.

“We now have to deal with the crimes committed by you.” William addressed them. “Alpha Baxter, we will deal with you first. Please remain standing.” He turned to the court, who nodded for him to continue. “You are being charged with having a relationship of a s****l nature with a witch without permission. Questioning is not needed as the evidence has already been heard from the witch involved.” William stepped aside as Joseph once again stood up. Chris looked ready to accept his punishment, whatever it may be. “Although you did, in fact, take part in the unsanctioned cross species s****l relationship. We have just heard how you were against the act. Leading to the use of magic. Given that you were under the influence of magic and not acting under your own volition, the charges are being dismissed. You will be free to leave when we are done here.” Chris’s mum cried tears of joy and threw her arms around Chris. I was pleased that the court seemed to be fair. That was clearly the right decision.

William asked Chris to sit and turned to Peter “You have been accused of the murder of Bradley Johnson, the murders of three rogues and the assault of a former Alpha. Once again, we have already heard enough evidence during other testimonies to reach a decision.” He looked at Peter sympathetically and stepped aside. I could feel Adam’s anger. His eyes were glowing. I leant into him, knowing instinctively that he needed me as close as physically possible right now. Peter had done nothing wrong. He had only done what he had in self-defense, and I killed the rogues. Well, Star had. I wouldn’t let him take the punishment for that. “

“Peter it is crystal clear that your actions were all defensive. You did not act out of malice. Therefore, we have decided to dismiss all charges against you also. You are free to leave when we are done.” I felt the relief that flooded Adam’s body. He held me as if he would never let go. Honestly, I wasn’t sure that I ever wanted him to. William stood before us once again and asked us to remain seated as the court left the room. There was something about the way that they were looking at me as they went that made me shudder. Once they were gone, William dismissed the rest of us. It was finally over. Justice had been served. I was looking forward to the rest of my life.