He Sold Me Into Slavery I Returned As Queen Chapter 16
When Lucian rose from the throne, every councilor in the hall lowered their head.
Step by step, he descended from the dais.
The black hem of his robes swept over the stone floor, silencing every murmur.
“Cedric Vale.”
His voice was cold.
“You lured and trafficked a pack pup, concealed your crime, and entered the selection on false pretenses.”
“After the matter was exposed, you still attempted to distort the evidence and evade judgment.”
“If a man like you were allowed to take an oath of office, how could any pack trust the royal court?”
Cedric’s face was ashen.
“Lycan King, I know I was wrong. Please, give me one more chance.”
“A chance?”
Lucian turned to Marcus.
“Chief of Selection.”
Marcus bowed at once.
“Present, Your Majesty.”
“Strip him of his rank and qualification. He is never again to participate in a selection or hold any public office among the packs.”
Cedric’s head jerked up.
“No!”
At last, his voice broke, spiraling out of control.
“Lycan King! I worked for fifteen years! It can’t all be for nothing!”
There was not a flicker of doubt in Lucian’s eyes.
“Ella Raine was only eight when you sold her.”
“By what right did you destroy fifteen years of her life?”