Crew stood in the center of the room his face pale and lined with guilt. All eyes were on him, waiting for the confession that would either condemn Aurora or exonerate her.
Crew hesitated, swallowing hard as if gathering the courage to speak. His voice, when it finally came, was soft but clear. “Aurora didn’t kill Alpha Mael. She’s innocent.”
The council chamber erupted into murmurs. Aurora’s breath hitched, and her eyes widened in disbelief. Lucien took a step forward, his sharp gaze fixed on Crew, silently urging him to continue.
“I was part of it,” Crew admitted, his hands trembling as he glanced at Mr. Luke, who glared at him with venom. “I was part of Mr. Luke’s plan to seize power. I didn’t know how far it would go, but I stayed quiet when things spiraled out of control.”
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