Chapter 8

The rustling of forest trees reverberated in my ears. I could almost picture it—groups of people darting and leaping, or perhaps even humans, moving through the dense foliage. Resonating with the ominous sensation that had gripped my heart during our journey through the woods, I instinctively swung around and let out a startled shout. However, my reaction was met with an immediate outpouring of indignant protests.

"Sit down, girl!"

"What a rascal,"

I pridefully stepped forward, almost touching the padded carpet aisle. I regarded Alpha Knight standing up from the podium in my peripheral vision, gaze holding a sense of familiarity.

"What is she doing?"

"She's ruining Alpha Ric's speech. She must be punished!"

Outraged and confused, chatters gradually engulfed the area. I glimpse at Alpha Ric, who gestured his hand in my direction. By that time, several guardsmen arrived and hurried toward me. Nobody around was willing to listen or hear the warnings