Chapter 46: Chapter 46

Chapter 46

Sansa's pov

I was looking at Maya. overlooking the large gathering. The Oak Pack, Mountain Guards, and Hina, who was now a few steps behind me, were all there. I could feel their gaze on Hina, all eyes fixed on me as if I were a statue to be gazed at.

"Maya from the Mountain!" I yelled, my voice clear and loud.

"Why do you seek to take Hina away from me?"

Maya, a tall and imposing figure, took a step forward. "Hina is a Mountain Pack member; she belongs with us," Maya stated emphatically.

My medium-brown hair cascaded down my back as I shook my head. "Hina is not a hostage here; I allowed her to stay."

"You don't realize how dangerous this can be for her," Maya explained.

"What is the danger?" I inquired.

"A young bride cannot stay here rather than on a mountain until she reaches a certain age. It is risky for her to stay every second."

"I would not allow you to take her up there against her will," I said.

"Somethings are meant to be; we're not here to argue about justice or injustice; she belongs to us, and we're here to claim her," Maya explained.

"She is now under my protection." Don't be concerned about her." I said

Maya narrowed her eyes. "You don't have the right to keep her. The Mountain Pack expects her to return."

As I realized the gravity of the situation, my heart began to race. If Maya was successful in reclaiming Hina, I would have lost my last hope of escaping the mansion. I needed to keep Hina close to keep her last hope alive.

"I'm Luna of the pack; would you still fight me?" I put her on the spot.

"Lady Sansa," Edward was concerned about the impending disaster.

"I demand your response," I said, looking Maya in the eyes.

"You have no idea what you're doing or what you're going to face later." Maya's words terrified me.

"I'm keeping this girl with me; you can't take her until I say so," I explained.

"Seize her," Maya said to her guards as she looked me in the eyes.

Hina was surrounded by guards who were holding her right hand. She appeared helpless, and tears streamed from her eyes. I felt like I was losing ground.

"Everything remains in its proper place. Don't try to make a big deal out of it and ruin everything. The pack leader does not break the rules and must be familiar with the culture and values of the Oak pack before stepping in." Maya's words came across as a warning to me.

Hina was being held tightly by guards as they prepared to leave, and she was struggling to break free. My determination and order were not even working at the time.

A few members of the Oak pack were standing behind Fariya, who was blocking their path.

"You have no idea what you're doing to yourself; you're turning against Luna. If that bothers you, wait for Xavier. He would tell you what kind of behavior you should exhibit." Fariya threatened the security guards.

The guards were visibly upset, but Maya's pressure was turning them against me.

"I demand a trial," I said, my voice steady despite my fear.

The Oak Pack members exchanged worried looks. They'd never heard of anyone breaking the rules, much less demanding a trial.

Ruth took a step forward. "What are you doing, Lady Sansa?" she inquired. "You know that trials are only for serious offenses, not pack member disputes."

My gaze was drawn to Ruth's. "This is a serious situation. Hina is important to me, and I will not let her go quietly."

Jerry took a step forward. "Lady Sansa, consider what you're doing. Trials are risky and unpredictable. You might end up losing more than Hina."

Amara agreed with a nod. "Jerry is correct. You don't want to take this risk."

My thoughts raced as I considered her options. I'd made a deal with Vera, a powerful sorceress, to track down the person responsible for Hina's worse condition within the Oak Pack. Vera promised to show me the way out of the mansion in exchange. But now, with Maya attempting to kidnap Hina, I felt like I was out of options.

"I have no choice," I stated emphatically. "I must do everything in my power to keep Hina; keeping someone hostage against their will is an injustice."

Edward took a step forward and whispered into my ear. "Make no trouble for yourself until Xavier returns. You are completely unaware of the danger."

"I don't need anyone's help, especially not Xavier's," I whispered.

Edward was aware of how Xavier disrupted my dream wedding and kidnapped me against my will. But I couldn't see the other members he brought with him, only Edward.

"I'm sorry, Lady Sansa, but the trial must not take place." Jerry appeared to be upset.

"Lady Sansa, we understand your concern. But there must be another option. Why don't you let us assist you in finding a solution?" Only the Oak Pack members heard Edward's slow voice.

I made a shaky motion with my head. "I know exactly what I'm doing."

Fariya took a step forward. "Lady Sansa, we are concerned about you. We don't want you to be in pain. Please drop the idea of a trial."

A lump formed in my throat. I was grateful for their concern, but I couldn't back down now. I needed to do everything I could to keep Hina close.

"Thank you for your concern," I said softly. "But I have to do it. I don't have any other options."

I held my ground, my gaze fixed on Maya's. Everyone was holding their breath, waiting to see what would happen next, and I could feel the tension in the air.

Maya took a step forward, her gaze fixed on me. "Very well," Maya said finally. "The trial will begin at dawn tomorrow. Hina is still in your care until then."

Maya and the guards were leaving. I breathed a sigh of relief, but I knew it wasn't over. The trial would be brutal, and I needed to be ready. When I turned to face Hina, she took my hand in hers.

"Don't worry," I said softly. "I'm not going to let anyone take you away."

Hina nodded, her eyes wide with terror. "I know you won't," she said quietly.

Hina hugged me tightly, her determination palpable. I'd do anything to keep Hina close, even if it meant facing off against Maya in court.

I knew the trial would buy me more time to meet Vera and track down the culprit among the pack. I was taking advantage of the delay.

Later, in the mansion's vast hall, When I was with the pack and Hina was resting in my room, all of the Oak pack members were discussing the situation.

"This is not right; we cannot go against the mountain elders; they will cause us great harm." Jerry was irritated.

When I was observing all of their conversations, Amara was silently listening. I had not seen Bella around.

"I'm afraid if they get angry with us, things will get messy, and all the peace we've been trying to create within will be poison," Ruth explained.

"What exactly do you mean, Ruth? Are you aware that she is Luna? After Xavier, she has the authority to make all of the pack's decisions." Fariya silenced every one by stating the facts.