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Edward

As days passed without any sign of Edwina or a response from Alfie, I grew increasingly restless. Despite my inability to track her scent, I couldn't simply sit idly by and allow Alfie to do as he pleased. The uncertainty gnawed at me, leaving me with a nagging sense of unease.

Why hadn't Alfie returned Edwina? Had he abandoned his plans to seize the throne for me, or did he have something else in mind? The lack of communication only fueled my apprehension, leaving me to ponder his motives

With each passing moment, my mind raced with possibilities. Everyone knows that yielding to Alfie's demands was a reckless endeavor, I am also aware of this. Yet, desperate times called for desperate measures, and I couldn't help but consider the possibility of using his demands as a means to draw him out of hiding.

But such a plan carried considerable risks. Deception was a double-edged sword, capable of luring Alfie into the open while also inviting unforeseen consequences. The