Chapter 88

Scarlett’s POV

One by one, people from the party came forward, recounting their own twisted versions of events. Some claimed they saw me behaving “too friendly” with Gregory, while others described my state when I was carried out of the room, insinuating that I’d clearly had intentions of being with him. Each testimony struck me like a blow, my heart sinking deeper with every accusation. Their words twisted what had happened, casting shadows over innocent actions. making me out to be someone I was not.

Elder Tasha leaned forward, her expression a mask of cold disdain. “Do you still claim innocence?” she demanded, her tone daring me to fight against their

narrative.

I drew a trembling breath and lifted my chin, refusing to let them silence me. “If I had done anything with Gregory, my mates would have felt it. They would know,” I said, my voice faltering. “Please, ask them. I didn’t have his scent on me; they would have smelled it. I swear-”

The elder’s glare cut me off, his voice sharp with anger. “How dare you ask us to question the Alphas?” he spat. “They were not in the room with you. You

could have just as easily cleaned up, hidden the evidence, and gone to bed. Perhaps you thought you would wake before anyone noticed. And as for the mate