Chapter 208. Justice Is Done

The public execution grounds had not been used in years.

At dawn, the vast stone plaza of the capital city was already filled with people. Nobles stood beside commoners. Warriors in full armor lined the perimeter, their grim expressions.

Whispers spread through the crowd like a restless current, heavy with anticipation and unease. Everyone knew who would die today.

Lady Ava Stone. The former royal aide from one of the noble families. The woman was once trusted within the palace walls. And now, the traitor who had nearly torn the kingdom apart from within.

At the center of the grounds stood a raised ancient stone platform. Runes were carved deep into its surface. Two iron posts rose from the stone, enchanted chains hanging between them, pulsing faintly with suppressive energy meant to restrain even the strongest werewolf.

Archmage Uriel stood at the front of the platform with that cold and resolute expression he wouldn’t normally wear. Beside him was B