Chapter 55

Sheila's point of view

"I vote against it," Killian said coldly. His words resounded in my ears. This can't be. I couldn't think clearly as my every thought fell on Devon. He just can't lose his life like this.

I met Killian's cold stare. His dark amber eyes were pulled away from me and back to everyone else in the court.

"The prisoner has to die," Killian said again.

I was frozen in my seat, rage seething through me. My furious gaze pierced at him, but Killian didn't even look my way.

I don't know exactly what I was thinking about trusting him. What on earth was I expecting from a bloody bastard like him?

Even though I didn't fully trust him to stand up for Devon, somewhere deep down a part of me hoped he would do it for me.

But I was mistaken. This Alpha was still very much heartless.

"Everyone has voted. And as usual, the majority wins." Killian leaned on the round table. "Devon knows about the curse, making him a threat to us, and