Chapter 64
Chapter 64
Triss’s nov
My breath hitched, and my lips parted. Thorne’s words echoed in my mind, and I couldn’t process them. I couldn’t be he had just chose me. The room felt like it was spinning as I tried to wrap my head around it, but the tunned silence around me said everything No one could believe, not even
Elara, of all people, broke the silence with a sharp clap of her hands. “Go, Trisst” the cheered, her smile lighting up the ros
room.
I felt my face flush instantly, heat rising in my neck as my gaze dropped to the floor. I wasn’t used to this attention, not like this. “W Want, I can’t” stammered, my hands flailing in panic. “There are others stronger, more capable warriors–why would you choose me?”
Thome’s voice was steady, his smile unwavering. “You’re not the only option, but you’re the best choice. You’ve been training the soldiers, you know how things work here. We’ve talked to the elders, and they all agree with me.”
I could barely process the words as they landed on me. One elder spoke up then, their voice warm and sincere. “You have our support too, Triss. With you as Gamma, we can set things back on track.”
The buzz in the room didn’t die down, but i felt frozen, my mind racing I wasn’t sure how to respond to this.
“I agree with Alpha Thorne,” one soldier called out, his voice carrying across the room. “Triss has kept us together since Garron disappeared strong, smart, and frankly, she’s the best we’ve got.”
“She’ll be the first female Gamma in Direstone Pack!” someone else shouted, “It’s about time a woman takes the lead!”
The room exploded into a wave of cheers. “Triss! Triss! Triss!”
I stood there, stunned, my face burning hotter than I thought possible. I was flattered, sure, but this was all too much. I had never been in the spotlight like this, never imagined something like this happening to me.
Elara leaned in, a mischievous grin on her face. “You better agree, or they chant your name forever.”
I shot her a helpless look. “I don’t know, Elara… this is too much. Leading an army? I don’t think I can handle that.”
She just grinned at me, nudging me lightly. “Handle it? Triss, you’ve been handling it. You’ve been keeping this pack together while Garron’s been playing at being Alpha. This is your chance to get the credit you deserve.”
With that, she stood up and raised her voice to rally the crowd. “Wright, everyone! Your new Gamma has something to say!”
The room fell into a breathless silence, all eyes turning to me. My heart raced, my pulse pounding in my ears. For a moment, I felt like the weight of the world was on my shoulders. But I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves.
I cleared my throat, my voice shaky at first, but growing stronger with every word. “Thank you. Thank you all for your trust and support, really appreciate it. Let’s work together to protect our pack… and kick some rogue ass!”
The room erupted into applause, the cheers so loud they almost deafened me.
“Well said, Gamma Triss!” someone called out.
“Let’s do it!” another voice shouted.
I smiled, my nerves easing just a little. But then a voice cut through the cheers, cold and sharp
“Wait a second. What about Garron? Is he just going to get away with what he’s done?”
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y heart skipped a beat. I felt all eyes shift to the young man whose anger had been his only weapon. “Is he going to face a public trial like Lady Miela? We’ve been waiting for him to get punished!”
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Chapter 64
Garron’s proud stance crumbled in an instant. His face w
All his cards had been played, and his soldiers had betrayed him. Even
his knees scraping against the floor. His voice was harely a whisp don’t–don’t kill me. Please”
Thome’s gaze bore down on him, cold and unforgiving “Where’s the money you stole from
Garron looked anywhere but Thome’s eyes. “I spent it,” he muttered
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Gasps echoed through the room, a mix of disbelief and fury. “Three billion” one elder barked. “And you spent all How could you bestimat
“It’s true,” Garron said, his voice defensive. “Cars, luxury goods, women. Ihlew it all. But if you spare me,
remember where the rest of it.”
The tension in the room thickened. This wasn’t just theft. It was blackmail.
“Hey!” Elara suddenly called out, drawing everyone’s attention
She was by the fireplace, her hand tracing the brick wall in a slow, deliberate motion. The bricks started to crumble nothing more than mud.
The room fell silent, everyone watching in confusion.
“I must say, you’ve got a pretty artistic wall here, Garron,” Elara mused, turning to him with a sly smile.
His face drained of color as hispanic grow. “No! It’s it’s eco–friendly! Don’t touch it!”
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With a small chuckle, Elara grabbed a side table and hurled it at the wall. The room hold its breath as the table hit the wall, splintering on impact. To everyone’s shock, the wall began to crack, splintering like dry wood under pressure.
It wasn’t just any wall. It was made of pure gold,
A gasp ran through the room, “Oh my God…”
The imposing barrier crumbled, revealing a massive stash of gold hidden behind it. Garron had built his house on a mountain of stolen wealth, and now it was all exposed.
Before anyone could process what had just happened, Garron scrambled to his feet, panic flooding his every movement. He dashed toward the door, but I was there in an instant, tackling him to the ground with all my strength.
The crowd surged forward, anger fueling their actions as they began to lash out at him Kicks and punches rained down on him, but Garron only shielded his head screaming for mercy.
But no one was listening,
Thorne’s voice rang out, sharp and final from the back of the room. “Lock him in the dungeon. He’ll be executed in the Civic Square in three days”
I watched the scene unfold, my heart pounding in my chest, but one thing was certain–justice would be served.
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