Chapter 22

Daniel’s POV

I woke up to the bright beams of light streaming in from the window. I could hear the creaking of my cell gate as it swung open.

“It’s time for your trial,” the guard announced, and his men removed the shackles that had bound me within my prison cell. My hands still restrained, they led me away to the location of my trial.

As I stepped into the spacious room, I noticed Cass among the spectators. She appeared tense, unable to stop fidgeting with her fingers. Gabriel and his counselors occupied distinct seats. To be honest, I was prepared for the worst. I was positioned before Gabriel and the other high-ranking pack members, whom I had once outranked. The murmurs and casual chatter ceased, and the room fell into an eerie silence.

“Everyone is well aware of the issue at hand. Among us stands a traitor, one who attempted to seize the throne from our Alpha. We’ve assembled here to bear witness to the verdict that will be rendered to D