Chapter 121 - Trial before the Council

Luke waited in the waiting area, his mind going more quickly than he could control. He tried to quiet his racing thoughts by staring at the ground, but the events of the day continued to weigh heavily on him. Normally a place of solace, the chamber felt like a prison. It was strange that he was waiting in this room, his head filled with fear, even though he was still at the hospital as the doctors battled to save his father's life. He turned as he heard footsteps getting closer. His heart fell when he looked up and saw a group of guards advancing on him with severe stares. They quickly surrounded him, grabbing hold of him roughly and pulling him from his seat before he could say anything. “What is the meaning of this? Let me go this instant, I am Luke Brannon” he said as he struggled with them. “And yet you killed Alpha Brannon” one of the guards said “That's outrageous, I am innocent, you will let me go this instant” he ordered but they ignored him. Luke was dragged violently t