Chapter 66
Three months later, the trial for Noah, Evelyn, and Samuel began in the royal court. Their lawyer attempted to have some of the evidence dismissed, arguing that certain details were fabricated, but the royal police had meticulously verified everything, ensuring the legitimacy of each claim. Witnesses stepped forward, recounting how Noah would impregnate women, and Samuel would coerce them into terminating their pregnancies before anyone could notice. Jack even brought in doctors and nurses who had performed the procedures, and many women bravely testified that the trauma had left them unable to have children with their mates.
Evelyn was implicated as well, having paid off several women Noah had impregnated to keep their silence, and Samuel had even blackmailed neighboring packs into surrendering their lands. The courtroom was tense as the list of offenses grew: treason, kidnapping Queen Vanessa and Grace, blackmail, and threats against other packs. After careful consideration, the judge found Noah, Samuel, and Evelyn guilty on all counts, announcing that the punishment for their crimes would be death.
The court hearing had concluded with a guilty verdict for Anthony and Kathy, and everyone else was reeling, while Noah and Samuel were visibly furious, and Evelyn fainted, requiring the royal's intervention to get her medical attention. Noah watched Kathy rub her belly and smile at Anthony as they left the court, which made him grin. Noah seized the weapon from the guard's grasp and leveled it at Kathy, his finger tightening on the trigger. The stillness was broken by a sudden cry: "GUN!" Anthony reacted instantly, sacrificing his own safety by using his body to intercept the bullet headed for Kathy. Kathy, in shock, clutched Anthony, feeling the warm, sticky liquid, only to realize it was blood.
"Kathy screamed, 'Please, somebody help us, Anthony has to be shot!'"
Frances and Robert quickly rushed to Kathy's side, carefully lifting Anthony from her arms and carrying him toward the hospital. They moved with urgency, knowing the bullet was laced with both silver and oleander—a deadly combination for any werewolf or lycan. Every second counted as they tried to save his life. Grace and Vanessa hurried over, finding Kathy standing shell-shocked, her hands and arms stained with Anthony's blood. Grace gently wrapped an arm around Kathy, while Vanessa whispered reassurances, offering comfort in the chaos as they waited for news from the hospital.
The guards swiftly subdued Noah, pulling the weapon from his grasp before dragging him out of the courtroom. His father followed close behind, his expression grim and defeated. As the tension slowly dissipated, people emerged from their hiding spots, drawn by the commotion and eager to understand what had transpired.
The judge ensured everyone's safety and warned them never to mention what happened, threatening repercussions if they did. Queen Vanessa and Grace quickly escorted Kathy out of the courthouse and into the waiting car. As the driver sped toward the hospital, Kathy trembled so violently that she couldn't even manage to wipe the blood from her hands and arms with the napkin provided. Seeing her daughter's distress, Grace gently pulled out a packet of wet wipes and carefully cleaned Kathy's hands, her own tears falling as she realized the fear Kathy felt about becoming a single parent to two babies. Grace pulled Kathy into a comforting embrace, rubbing her shoulder and whispering soothing words, while Vanessa kept a watchful eye, concern etched deeply on her face.
Grace softly brushed Kathy's hair back from her face, her voice steady and warm. “Everything is going to be okay,” she promised, squeezing Kathy's hand with gentle determination. Her words, though simple, carried the strength of unwavering support and love.
Kathy broke down, her voice trembling as tears streamed down her cheeks. "I can't be a single parent," she sobbed, her words barely audible through her anguish. Grace tightened her embrace, holding Kathy close, and whispered, "You’re not alone, sweetheart. We’ll get through this together. I promise."
Vanessa leaned in, her voice firm yet compassionate. "And you won't be alone, Kathy. Anthony will pull through this," she said, her eyes shining with determination and hope. "We're all here for you, every step of the way."
While driving to the hospital, the driver's car was struck, rolling over thrice before landing upside down. Kathy saw Vanessa and her mother, Grace; the driver was unresponsive, and there was a significant amount of blood. Suddenly, there was a violent jolt as the back door was ripped open from the outside. Before Kathy could make sense of what was happening or see who was behind the intrusion, darkness consumed her vision and she slumped against Grace, her consciousness slipping away amid the chaos.
At the hospital Seth and Frances in the water sitting in the chair next Anthony room which the doctor was able to get the bullet out of Anthony body and lucky it didn’t hurt no organ. The nurse give Anthony blood to flush the silver and oleander out of his system. Before leaving the room Dr. Quin took off his masks and gloves throw them in the trash.
“Dr. Quin, How is Anthony?” asked France
“My Lord, Prince Anthony is lucky that the bullet didn’t hit any organs or his heart. We give him a blood transfusion to flush out the silver and oleander. hHe will make a full recovery he just needs to rest. Then nurse ran down hall until doctor stop her.
“What is the rush?” asked Dr. Quin
“Three people are coming in from a car accident,” said Nurse
The guard ran toward King Frances and he was out of cover in blood wearing only short.
“My Lord, Queen Vanessa and Lady Grace was in the car accident and Kathy is not in the car,”
Seth and Frances rushed down the hall, their hearts pounding as they caught sight of the gurney rolling past them, carrying Vanessa, Grace, and the injured driver. Nurses worked quickly, gently removing their bloodied clothes and calling for assistance from nearby staff. Frances’s face flushed with anger and worry; he stepped forward, his voice tense, demanding answers from anyone who would listen. "What happened? Where is Kathy? Someone needs to tell us everything—right now!" Seth stood by his side, equally determined, scanning the faces of the medical team for any sign of reassurance or explanation.
Kathy P.O.V
Kathy woke up, blink couple times to get her vision straight as she is sitting up and move her leg, she felt something heavy on her ankle as she is sitting up and looking around. The room is dark, but there is a window as she slowly getting off the bed but she felt on the floor. She fell on the floor just feeling weak, she doesn’t know what happen after she black out. She hears some voice outside of the room until someone came into the room to see Kathy on the floor.
“Where am I?” yelled Kathy
“We are just paid to kidnap you,” unknown man
The unknown man leaves the room and Noah comes into the room with an evil grin on his face he closed the door behind him to see Kathy on the floor. He got on her eye level and grab her chin to make her look at him.
“You are easy to get, I will make you mine,” said Noah
“I will never be yours. How did you get out jail?” said Kathy, her voice trembling with defiance despite her weakened state.
“The guard just turn his back and I just slip away,” said Noah
“Bullshit, wait until Anthony gets here he will have your head,”
Noah's grin widened, his voice dropping into a taunting whisper. “He can try—remember, he has silver and oleander in his system, which means he can die very slowly until his heart stops. Not only can I make sure he suffers, but I can also mark you as mine,” he threatened, his words chilling the air between them.
“Go to hell Noah,”
The spittle, a cold, wet spray, landed on Noah's cheek. He recoiled, the sting of the slap immediately following, a sharp, stinging sensation. His hand then gripped Kathy's hair, yanking her head up, forcing her to meet his gaze. Then Noah pulled out a gleaming syringe, catching the fluorescent light. A clear liquid swirled within. He gripped her arm, the skin cool beneath his touch. The sharp, metallic scent of the needle filled the air as he pressed it into her flesh, pushing the fluid in with a slow, deliberate squeeze.
Kathy's breath caught as the cold rush of the injection flooded her veins. She glared up at him, her voice shaky but determined. “What did you give me, Noah?”
Noah’s smirk deepened, his eyes glinting with malice. “Something to make sure you don’t cause trouble. Relax, Kathy. You’ll find out soon enough.”
Noah exits out of the bedroom and closes the door behind and she can hear it locked, Kathy off the floor and sits on the bed because she doesn’t know what Noah gives her and hopes that it doesn’t her babies.