"I, Damion Creek Alejandro, Alpha of the Golden Paw Pack, hereby pronounce Karen Adams Van Brunt of the Blood Moon Pack guilty of the crime. She shall be confined to the Dungeons of Hell without sustenance or reprieve until she confesses.

Anyone defying my orders shall face the same severe repercussions as the accused, for I AM THE LAW," Damion delivered his verdict with a resonant growl, his voice reverberating like thunder, deep as the grave, and heavy as lead.

The weight of the alpha's judgment hung heavily in the air, prompting every shifter, including Alpha Adams, to bow their heads submissively. Even if the latter harbored a willingness to...