Chapter 40: Chapter 40

Chapter 40

Sansa's Pov

I took the wrong turn without considering the consequences or the destruction that lay ahead of me.

I walked down the crooked path that led me to the fate from which I was fleeing.

In the justice system, the outcomes are not always favorable. Not all of the justifications are intended to be beneficial to you. In some cases, injustice shields you from losing what you already have.

When our minds were jumbled and entangled with many thoughts, the vast hall was deafeningly silent.

I was standing by the stairs, and Hina, who was one step behind me, was thinking of me as her refuge, and she was my last hope of escaping. We both had a deal to keep and safeguard.

I could see all the eyes that were asking so many questions. Their curiosity was more audible than their words. They didn't dare to ask, but they were curious as to why I kept Hina here against the mountain's orders.

I was unaware of the rules, the Oak Pack traditions, and the consequences of turning against mountain people.

I never accepted Xavier and never will, but the title he gave me as his bride was the power I held at the time. I used that power for the first time, and it was surprisingly effective.

"I'm sorry, Lady Sansa, but we all have a few rules to follow," Ruth said, her voice shaking.

"Ruth" Amara wished Ruth would stop talking.

"I had no intention of offending anyone; I was just saying," Ruth explained.

They were all watching over me, hoping to find answers that I didn't have. I had no idea how to handle the situation or the mess I had made. They all appeared concerned.

"What happens next?" I requested a prediction.

"The mountain elders would not let the girl stay here; she does not belong here, and we have no right to keep her here," Edward explained.

"What would Xavier have done if he had been here? Will he sit back and follow the mountain people's rules, or will he do whatever he wants?" I inquired.

"He has some of his own rules down here, but he does not break the rules that have been in place for centuries. He would never do something like that," Edward stated.

Edward appeared to be disappointed by my decision and annoyed by my interruption.

"But I did what I had to do, and the girl will be staying here for a few days," I explained.

Edward did not respond because he did not wish to argue with me. I was accompanying Hina to my room because she was not making eye contact with anyone.

They all began a conversation with themselves to find a better solution.

"She is the pack's Luna, and we must obey her," Amara told Edward.

"But we can't go up against the mountain elders," Ruth explained.

"We're in trouble," Fariya admitted.

As Xavier played games with them, Edward was aware that I was not Xavier's wife or Luna. He was just pretending to be my husband.

He could have forced me to marry him when he brought me here against my will. Why did he not marry me but only pretend to be my husband in public?

Why did he not finish the unbreakable bond ritual with me? He knew the ritual was coming, so he cut my hand and lied to me about capturing the vampires.

Something was wrong, I thought, and nothing was as it seemed. Xavier was not only manipulating them all, but I was the most obvious victim.

I had to figure out everything on my own, like how he got my old picture with my father, which my father used to keep in his wallet. How could he possibly claim me as his bride? What is the law that binds us?

Xavier's every word had a deep meaning and something certain behind it; the words he said and the actions he took were not what he appeared to be.

I needed all of the answers and a way out before Xavier returned.

I was back in my room now. Hina was sitting across from me in the chair.

"They wouldn't let me go because they are dangerous." Hina's voice was trembling.

I walked down a path without knowing where I was going. I didn't know how to console her because I didn't even know who she was.

"What happened to Vera? I'd like to speak with her." I inquired without hesitation.

"About? " Hina's expression changed as if she didn't believe me.

"Perhaps she can find a better way to assist you." I was eager to speak with Vera.

"She is not my friend, but my enemy; kill me before you ask her to help me," Hina raged.

I realized how bitter their rivalry was when Hina refused to accept Vera even though they shared the same body.

"I had no idea you two didn't like each other." I attempted to reassure Hina.

I extended my hand to her while holding the jug and pouring water into the glass. She drank the water after taking it.

"I apologize; I didn't mean to be rude to you." Hina sincerely apologized.

"It's fine; there's no need to be afraid of anyone," I said weakly.

"Get some rest if you want," I said, pointing over the bed.

"On your mattress? No, I'm fine," Hina stated hesitantly.

I took Hina's hand in mine and led her to my bed.

"Your eyes beg to sleep; at the very least, let them rest," I suggested.

Hina was lying on the bed, so I wrapped her in the blanket. She grabbed my hand as I was about to walk away.

"You're safe with me; don't worry, I'll be around," I said as I walked out of the room.

I knew I had to pay for the mess I had made. They were all discussing the situation I had brought to their attention downstairs.

I didn't have anyone to talk to. I couldn't back out of my statement, the decision I made, or the promise I made to Hina.

"We're all in trouble," Amara said as she approached me.

"I don't know what consequences I jumped into, but taking the girl against her will was wrong," I admitted.

"She doesn't belong here," Amara pointed out.

"Who said it? Who made that decision?" I had been triggered.

"You have no idea how things work here; you're new to everything," Amara said softly.

"Does that make sense here, good or bad, right or wrong? She is a child, a wounded child, and she requires assistance," I said.

Amara was concerned about the members who were walking around us and passing by.

"Something isn't quite right up there on the mountain; don't you see why she was afraid to return?" I was expressing myself.

"They can't get involved, and we can't get involved in their business," Amara said slowly.

"How could you say that to someone who needs assistance? She begged not to return, but who decided she wouldn't be around here, who said she didn't belong, whatever?" I was in charge of my mean behavior.

Amara looked around silently before speaking. "The pronouncement of Wonder"

Amara's words took me aback. She was the one who brought up the subject after Xavier.

"Can you tell me more about that law, about that marvelous pronouncement?" What is her connection to it?" I inquired calmly.

"Come with me," Amara said slowly as she walked away.

I was too close to the answer I had always wanted to my most mysterious curiosity. The law under which Xavier had claimed me as his bride was about to be revealed.

My inquisitiveness and the unspoken truth.