The Rejected Alpha's Vengeance

Chapter 329: Innocent Until Proven Guilty, Right?

[HAWI]

There were days when Asmodeus had been sure he would retire as an elder and live his life happily with his family. He had dreamt of a life that wouldn't make him question everything that he had and did have a life that was peaceful.

Now that he was here with the biggest case of his life, he couldn't tell if this was the perfect death sentence for him or if it was the simplest way for him to develop high blood pressure issues.

Maybe this was his fate, because as he looked at the defiant Greyson alpha who was holding his stare, she was challenging him to say something she didn't like, Asmodeus knew that the universe hated him.

It was the only explanation of the pain in the ass he had been subjected to, but maybe this wouldn't take as long as he imagined, right? Well, if the past hour that they had spent with Rukiya's antics and defiance was something, then he was screwed in all the ways to hell.

"Yo... Your client?" Asmodeus asked. He wasn't sure what else he could say to this madwoman relay. She would make him regret his life's decisions and at the moment that plan was working pretty well.

"Yes. My client. There is no rule that says that a defendant can't hire a representative from any other pack. As long as the case is pleaded and everything is done according to the law. Or should I teach you that too, old Asmodeus?" Rukiya teased.

Hawi could see the veins of Asmodeus almost popping and he felt bad for the man because her Ruru was never going to let this go.

She wanted to tell Ruru to tone it down but this was way fun because it was obvious Asmodeus and the elders had long made their decision about hair and no matter what happened they would have to push for it.

It was unfortunate but Hawi had expected it so there was no point in them pretending right?

"That doesn't matter at the moment. We are here for the trial of a woman who killed the pack Luna and was found at the crime scene. That is something you must understand. Don't be emotional, Rukiya Greyson," Jer said and Rukiya just smirked at him.

"Emotions are nothing but a distraction in the court, Jeremiah Warner. You more than anyone should be smart enough to know why emotional appeals were banned over the years, right?" Rukiya bit back, her smirk never fading as she stared at her.

"Anyway, do you have evidence that she killed her mother? Actual evidence and not just speculations? Luna Eniola was the strongest werewolf in the realm and she couldn't be brought even by her daughter.

"There are reasons children are never made stronger than their parents, but you might never know that, seeing as you traded your parents for the alpha position," Rukiya said as she called sherry forward.

Sherry didn't hesitate as she handed Rukiya photocopies of the original documents that showed what Jeremiah had done and the garment with Razia Greyson. It was something that no one other than Jer had seen on the day he had agreed to come to Greyson.

"I have evidence that you traded your parents for your position in Sicario. And before you say that it is irrelevant to the case at hand, I know that already, which is why I am not presenting them to sway the result of this trial.

"But people need to know the truth, don't they? Anyway, since you don't have enough evidence to pin my client to the case and accuse her of killing her mother, I believe this trial is a sham and everyone should go home," Rukiya said as she sat back down.

She had contemplated dragging it on a second time but she knew it would be pointless because no matter what they did, they had to face the Sicario wolves after this. They had to decide for themselves if they wanted Hawi back or not.

Whichever way, Rukiya would make sure her mate got justice.

"If you are so sure your client is innocent, then what about this footage then?" Asmodeus asked as footage started showing behind Hair and Rukiya. They were at the assembly hall at the moment as they waited for the trial.

And the footage... it didn't look good for Hawi.