Chapter 482
Chapter 482
3rd Person’s POV
Seraphina wondered if anything she had believed had ever been real. Just last night, Jude had come to her cabin like a dream she had chased for years.
His voice had been gentle. His touch had been warm. Every look he had given her had felt like the answer to hopes she had buried deep inside her heart.
Now she understood the truth. None of it had been for her. He had only wanted information.
And when it came down to it, his loyalty had always belonged elsewhere.
To Lylah.
The realization cut deeper than any blade.
A bitter laugh nearly escaped Seraphina’s throat, but it dissolved into another sob before it could form.
Across the clearing, Ezra remained unmoved.
“Of course, there will be justice for Coraline. I’ll personally ensure no one involved escapes accountability. Anyone who played a role in harming my Luna will answer for it. And if this matter were judged solely under Moonclaw law p>
The unfinished sentence sent a chill through the crowd.
“Alpha Ezra.” Professor Hilal stepped forward.
“In the name of Lunar Grace Academy, I ask for leniency for Seraphina Blackmaw p>
A murmur swept through the clearing.
One by one, the senior healers behind him followed suit.
Their pride bent beneath the consequences of one student’s actions.
The sight was enough to make several volunteers stare in disbelief.
Professor Hilal swallowed heavily. “I am not asking you to release her, Alpha. Only that you temper Moonclaw’s judgment p>
Ezra’s expression didn’t change. “You want me to follow Verdanth law instead? With what she has done to my Luna, her head would already be hanging from Moonclaw’s gates p>
Gasps erupted around the crowd.
Seraphina broke.
A sob tore from her throat as she collapsed fully onto her knees.
“I regret it!” she cried. Tears streamed down her face. “I regret all of it p>
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Her restraints rattled violently as her body shook.
“I shouldn’t have let my hatred control me. I shouldn’t have done any of it. Alpha Ezra, please… please spare my life p>
Her voice cracked.
“I haven’t even graduated yet. I still want to become a healer. I still have dreams p>
The clearing fell silent.
Lylah felt something tighten painfully inside her chest.
Seraphina had wronged her.
Deeply.
But she was also just a student with a dream.
A dream Lylah herself understood better than anyone.
Slowly, she slipped her hand around Ezra’s arm.
His gaze softened the slightest fraction. His wolf recognized her touch before anything else.
The Alpha released a quiet breath.
“I won’t hide behind my uncle.” Seraphina lowered her head. “I won’t hide behind Blackmaw’s name. I’ll accept whatever punishment awaits me. Just… don’t kill me p>
The vulnerability in her voice left many volunteers looking away.
Then Lylah spoke.
“We’ll follow Lunaris law p>
The clearing immediately turned toward her.
While still studying at Blackfang College, she had spent nights reading legal texts that most students ignored. Among them had been Lunaris law. And surprisingly, she still remembered it well.
“Lunaris law prohibits the taking of a wolf’s life without the consent of the Pack they belong to. It exists to prevent justice from becoming vengeance.” Lylah’s gaze found Seraphina.
“This trial concerns Seraphina Blackmaw. And under Lunaris law, she will live p>
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