After I Torched Alive, My Alpha Went crazy novel Chapter 196

A murmur rippled through the room, but I pressed on, feeling the weight of everyone's attention.

"However, since Estelle doesn't have a wolf, I think it might be… well, I think it's only fair to allow her to volunteer in the city or participate in various events while the investigation is underway. She can still contribute, even if her future remains uncertain."

As I finished speaking, my heart pounded in my chest, and I dared to look up at Queen Luna and the Alpha King.

Their expressions were still judgmental, and their eyes were fixed on me, as though they were analyzing every word, every pause, every hesitation.

The room was still, and I could feel the weight of their gazes pressing down on me. It was as if time itself had stopped, and I was trapped in that moment.

I glanced briefly at Carlos, standing at the back of the room. He had been quiet through all of this, but I could see the tension in his posture.

His lips were pressed into a thin line, his expression serious. It was clear that he was waiting for the Alpha King's response as well.

Carlos had always been protective of me, but now, in this moment, he seemed to have a different air about him. He wasn't the usual Carlos I was used to—a calm, collected presence—but a Carlos who was fully aware of the stakes in the room.

His eyes locked onto mine for just a moment, offering me silent support. And then, I saw something else in his eyes: a quiet determination.

It was as if he was ready to jump in and protect me if anything went wrong, if the Alpha King turned his anger on me.

The Alpha King's gaze shifted slightly, and for a split second, I thought I saw a flicker of emotion pass across his face.

But it was gone before I could be sure. He turned his attention to Estelle, who was still standing at the podium, her hands trembling and her face streaked with tears.

Queen Luna, however, didn't wait for the Alpha King to speak. She turned her gaze toward Estelle, her eyes hard and calculating.

"Estelle," she said, her voice low but cold, "you've heard Grace' ruling. Do you have anything else to add?"

Estelle shook her head, her tears still flowing freely. "No, Your Majesty. I swear, I didn't do anything wrong."

Her voice was weak, barely audible, and I could see the way her body seemed to shrink under the weight of everyone's gaze.

After looking at her, I didn't say anything. But strangely enough, as my eyes moved around, I saw that the grand hall was silent as well.

After a brief moment, King Alpha and Queen Luna sat on their high thrones. I then noticed that their eyes were quietly fixed on me for a while.

I stood in the center, Carlos, who had been standing just behind me, tensed, as though ready to intervene at the slightest hint of disapproval.

But just as he was about to step forward, King Alpha's expression softened. For the first time, his eyes held something other than judgment. It was a look of appreciation.

He spoke with a tone that was both rare and sincere. "You've shown the wisdom and strength that many would struggle with" he said, his voice carrying a sense of respect.

It was a moment I hadn't expected. I glanced at Queen Luna, who nodded in quiet agreement, her eyes warm but piercing, as if she too was silently acknowledging my effort.

"You have shown remarkable qualities, Grace," King Alpha said, his voice steady but laced with an unusual warmth.

"Kindness, forgiveness, bravery, and fairness. These are the traits of a true Luna, the same traits my Queen embodies."