Chapter 82.

Rune.

I originally planned to keep the news of my pregnancy away from the pack for the time being to fully prepare myself for the child and to be sure there were no complications. I had hoped that while the older lady spoke to me, no one listened in on our conversation and picked up the news, which was why even as James held my wrist tight with sharp claws digging into my flesh and angry eyes staring down at me, I was more focused on how to escape his hold than why he was holding me.

“Maybe it’s time for you to atone for your sins.” A dark chuckle followed his words, and I creased my brows, trying to make sense of his words and the sin I had committed.

“Do you not think you have the wrong person? What sins have I committed?” I asked with an air of authority. I could not show him that I was scared of him and whatever my sin was.

“You cannot fool us any longer.” James scoffed while the elders behind him muttered to themselves.

“James! Get your hands off her this instant!” I didn’t noti