Donovan's POV

We enter the trial hall and everyone stops whispering. They made me sit down forcefully, and then I noticed the fearful eyes of the people around us. The werewolf council was in front of me as if they were expecting me to be here anytime soon, but my attention was drawn to the first elder as if he's been waiting for this moment to come.

“King Donovan, I'm not glad to see you here again.”

I smirked, “Stop acting like you're not expecting me, first elder. I know you've been waiting for this day to happen, especially since you had someone to replace me.” My attention diverted to the assignment who was standing at the corner, but my trusted man averted his gaze.

I know Simon loves Stella very much, so when something bad happens to the queen. His rage triggered and challenged me for a duel, which is not him. I understand that Simon only wanted to protect the queen, especially since she is his mate despite her rejecting him.

“I'm not expecting it to be here. None of us do, so