Perfect

Alpha Jack had no option but to back down and leave the courtroom in anger. Not after sparing her one last glance that told her this wasn't over between them. He left angrily with some of his pack members, and she thought he would direct his anger at the guards waiting at the door.

Her mother turned to her the moment he was out of their sight. She was enveloped into a tight hug that immediately calmed her nerves and gave her the feeling that she was safe.

Her mother pulled away to turn to her Mate, who was also staring at both of them with a concerned look.

''I will take Evangeline back to her room to talk.''

The Alpha King turned to her and gave her a soft look before giving them the permission to be excused.

Before she knew it, she was taken out of the crowded room, countless eyes following her, and led back to her own.