Chapter 94

ALLEN

Towards that evening, the people finally made their decision regarding the case.

Just as I anticipated, the backlash landed squarely on Fiona. The very moment the council called for the community to share their thoughts, a surge of voices rose up—furious, betrayed, and disgusted. They turned against her with little hesitation, calling her manipulative, dishonorable, and undeserving of the title she was close to snatching.

They didn’t hold back.

One elder stood up and referred to her as “a disgrace to the traditions of the Luna hunt.” Another accused her of staining the dignity of the process with underhanded schemes. And when the damning footage was mentioned—every eye turned on her with pure contempt.

They suggested that my mother, the Queen, nullify Fiona’s so-called victory once and for all.

Even those who had previously defended her grew silent. Their loyalty wavered under the weight of deception. I could feel their anger—not just toward