---- But I continued, "I can accept any punishment. But..." 1 lifted my head and looked straight into Maverick's deep eyes. "He won't allow it." The entire celebration went instantly quiet. "What?" Ethan was stunned. Just then, Ethan suddenly roared and lunged at me. "You bitch! I'll tear you apart myself!" But before he could touch me, a massive force sent him flying. Maverick King stood in front of me, his foot planted on Ethan's chest with enough force to crack the stone paving beneath. "Who said you could touch her?" Maverick's voice was a low snarl, like something from hell. ---- Ethan struggled in pain. "You... why are you... she interfered with your prey... she admitted it... "She interfered with my prey?" Maverick looked down at Ethan under his foot, his smile growing more dangerous. ''Fool, do you even know who she is?" Everyone held their breath. Eleanor asked, trembling, "Who... who is she?" Maverick didn't answer her. Instead, he looked at me. "Your Highness, do you not intend to reveal your true identity?" Your Highness? Everyone stared, their eyes wide with shock. But I gently shook my head. "Not here. Caleb's spirit is still here. I don't want blood to stain this place." My voice was calm and dignified, but every ---- werewolf present felt the authority in it. Maverick immediately nodded. "As you command. " He looked down at Ethan, his eyes full of contempt. "Now, get out of my sight. Before I change my mind." Ethan struggled to his feet, looking at me with shock and confusion. "Regina... what are you..." "T'm not Regina," I cut him off coldly. ''I never was." I turned and picked up Caleb's urn. "I'm just a mother who lost her son. Now, it's time to get justice for him."