SW NOVELS
Chapter 392
Chapter 0392 Hannah
"Alpha Hannah, you are under arrest for the physical assault of Alpha David. You are ordered to come to Darkmoon pack with us immediately."
I stared dumbfoundedly at the men on my doorstep, too shocked to even speak.This belongs to NôvelDrama.Org: ©.
The assault of David... He assaulted me! What I had done was self defense!
But I didn't say that-I couldn't. If this was that serious, then I needed a lawyer. Quickly.
Behind me, I heard Lily's footsteps coming down the stairs. "Hannah? Who's at the door?" She sounded like she had just woken up, judging from the gravelly tone to her voice
I turned to my sister, my movements slow and deliberate as I held Melody, who instantly began to fuss, out to her. "Lily, could you please take Melody? I have to go."
Lily's eyes widened as she came to her senses and took in the scene before her, her gaze darting between me and the officials at the door. "What? Go where? Hannah, what's going on?"
I forced a calm smile, even as my insides twisted with fear. "It's okay, Lily. I'll be home soon. Just please take good care of Melody for me." I tried to keep my voice steady, but I could hear the slight tremor in my words.
As if sensing the tension in the air, Melody fully began to cry now, her tiny face scrunching up as she wailed. Lily ran down the stairs and took her from me. She cradled her close, bouncing her gently, but her eyes never left mine. "Hannah, you're scaring me. Tell me what's happening. Why are these men here?"
I kissed Melody's forehead, inhaling her sweet baby scent, then pressed a quick kiss to Lily's cheek." Everything will be fine. I promise. Just stay here with Melody. I'll explain everything later." 1
"But Hannah-"
"Please, Lily. Don't make a scene. Not in front of the baby."
My sister fell silent at that.
Turning back to the officials, I squared my shoulders and lifted my chin, trying to project an air of confidence that I didn't feel in that moment. "May I dress, or am I expected to go with you in my dressing gown?" I asked sharply.
The Beta's eyes flicked over my bare body, which was on display beneath the light fabric of my robe as the morning sun shone through it. I felt exposed, vulnerable, and anger flared in my chest at his obvious Teering.
A smirk played at the corners of his mouth as he glanced at his watch. "No time," he replied thickly.
Disgust welled up inside of me: I scoffed and strode past him, out onto the porch. The morning air was cold against my skin.
"Pig," I hissed as I passed, loud enough for him to hear
The Beta just leered some more.
The cool morning air raised goosebumps on my skin as I followed the officials to their waiting vehicles. I could hear Melody's cries growing fainter as we moved away from the house, and it took every ounce of willpower not to turn back. Each step felt like I was leaving a piece of myself behind.
But it was better than to cause an even bigger scene in front of my baby.
As we drove toward Darkmoon territory, I kept my gaze fixed out the window, refusing to engage with any of the men. The landscape blurred past, familiar streets giving way to the less traveled roads leading to Darkmoon.
All the while, my mind raced, trying to piece together a plan. David had attacked me. What I did was self-defense. Surely, I could explain that and be released.
But a nagging voice in the back of my head reminded me of the complex politics between our packs. This wasn't just about last night; it was about power.
I had humiliated David. Badly. And he wasn't about to let a woman beat the hell out of him without getting revenge on her.
After what felt like an eternity, the wrought iron gates of Darkmoon's compound came into view. Despite the early hour, as we pulled up to the building serving as their prison, I noticed several pack members already milling about, their curious gazes following our procession. 1