Jax POV:
“She’s being executed as we speak” I let Laurence know as I’ve called to tell him we will be home this afternoon. “After everything she said yesterday it was a given, I’m surprised Axton didn’t want to do it himself to be honest but I get why.”
“Yeah, it’s definitely more humiliating for her if the council does it due to the actions of her mate, forced mate..whatever you want to call it.” Laurence says, “if Axton had killed her for her actions at the pack the information she had we wouldn’t know but also there would be no public humiliation. She has shamed her pack, her father has also, in front of the entirety of the council. That’s not something to be thought of lightly, execution by the council is one of the highest orders.”
“True” Nova says, “plus at the time of the decision he still had the mark on his neck, perhaps the emotions were a lot and he just thought the quicker it’s done the better.”
“So we shall see you soon?” Laurence checks.
“Give us 3 hours” I reply relieved to be travelling home soon.
“See you boss, Luna” Laurence says before I disconnect the call.
“All done” we hear Luca say from behind us. Turning we see him looking pleased, “no more of that deceitful bitch taking up too much of our time.”
“Throat slit” was Axtons words as he appears looking like a weight has been lifted off of his shoulders. Rubbing his neck absentmindedly where his mark used to lay he offers us a small smile. “Time to move on.”
“It’s for the best” Luca says patting his shoulder.
“Definitely” Axton replies confidently, “well at least we have Sophie to pick up on some Luna roles.”
“I’m just relieved no one asked about my mate mark” Luca chuckles, “although maybe that means I’m boring.”
“You are” Nova shrugs turning away to hide her grin.
“Thanks” he scoffs before laughing, “but I know when you’re lying lil sis, I’m the one that taught you.”
“Hmmm” she replies narrowing her eyes making his smile falter, “sure you do.”
“Well shit” he mutters as he walks to their car.
“Nova, Alpha Jax!” We hear being called as we turn to see Elder Martin approaching us quickly.
“Elder Martin” I say politely.
“I just wanted to inform you that the 3 traitors are also going to be executed, we are going to interrogate them again this evening and they will be executed once we have as much information as we can gather. We will of course keep you updated with the findings. You’re welcome to stay of course” he says.
“Thank you Elder Martin” Nova says from beside me, “but we think returning to the pack is the most sensible solution.”
“I thought you might. It’s been a pleasure seeing you both, I hope in the future it is in better circumstances. I have also spoken to the Alpha King, he will be contacting you to arrange a visit” he informs us.
“Always a pleasure..despite the circumstances” Nova says with a small smile as she politely kisses his cheek before I step forward and grasp his hand.
“I have a message for you Alpha Jax and it’s that your hard work will pay off in time..it will all come clear soon” he says looking me in the eyes as my brows furrow in confusion. “Thank you for your help in this trial the both of you, and thank goddess you noticed about Johnathon. I’ve nearly spilt that information far too many times” he chuckles as I smile proudly.
“Thank you Elder Martin, we will contact you soon” I say as he bows slightly in respect and we do the same.
Turning I lead Nova to our car as we see Johnathon join us with freshly washed hair.
“You killed her?” I ask quietly.
“I needed to get justice for my niece, it’s not the first time I have done so” he mutters as he throws his bag into the boot. “Let’s be off shall we?” He asks smiling widely at the prospect of seeing his brother.
“Let’s” I smile.
Starting the engine I check to see Axton and Luca are ready behind us and set off thankful to be driving home sooner than we had hoped.
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