Chapter 71: Chapter 71

Etienne delivered the killing blow by tearing out Maurice’s throat. Julio’s wolf changed back to human form. With his head hung low, he wearily climbed the ladder Gilbert provided for him to exit the pit. Julio ran up to his wolf and embraced him. He didn’t care about the blood and gore. Etienne’s eyes widened. “After I did that, you still love me…”

The gods had not finished speaking. Sean’s voice deepened again, “We have given you a worthy mate, Alpha Daurensbourg. Alpha Clavier, when you have a problem loup garou, you do not let him move on to the next territory. Etienne Daurensbourg fought your fight. For this offense, you are charged with dealing with Xavier Charron in your own territory. You will make him conform to our laws or you will have to rip out his throat personally if he remains intractable. So say the four.”