A few gasps sounded around the room, and I narrowed my eyes. Anger festered in my gut, bubbling up into my chest. Fire flamed through my veins, and I curled my hands into fists.

"Piper was punished for siding with those filthy vampires over us. The matter up for discussion is the punishment for her crime of murder." King Draven steepled his fingers under his chin.

"The only thing Piper is guilty of is self-defense," Sabella said.

I whipped my head ...