Timothy pov

"Unanimous decision to charge him." Ethan's voice is quiet but satisfied. "Corruption, evidence tampering, forced mate rejection, abuse of Alpha authority. He's looking at exile at minimum, possibly execution depending on what comes out in the final trial."

I should feel relieved, victorious even. Instead I just feel empty, hollowed out by everything that's happened.

"Where's Penelope?" The question comes out before I can stop it.

"She's here." Ethan stands up, stretching muscles ...