I already knew that before he said it. Their investigation was solely to inform and not to prove. "Lastly, we found some letters sent by Gabriel, and the story he told you checked out, but there was a slight issue. Mathias' signature indicating he had received and viewed the letters was the same as
The committee had a meeting last week, and my father and I were in attendance. They did not invite you on purpose. I was asked to be silent when I asked why Forest wasn't represented. Apparently, the alphas claimed you have blatantly refused to answer their letter and denied their request about the
Nikolas POV "Are you sure about this?" Qusack asked me. I could see the worry in his eyes. War was a considerable task to embark on. A war wasn't the same as a conquest. Taking Forest was a conquest; we chipped away bit by bit. Had I known that it was unnecessary and Gabriel would have handed it
We arrived at Gabriel's house, and Qusack knocked on the door. Gabriel answered it and greeted us respectfully. I was surprised to see him looking healthy. He wasn't dependent on the oxygen tank anymore. I began to wonder what Dr Newton was doing to him. We entered the living room and sat on the av
"If you have decided to fight for our liberation, I will help you and ensure you win. I will help you because the crown is rightfully yours, which your father would have wanted. I will help you because I will lose my daughter if anything happens to you. After all, she loves you greatly. I will help
Nikolas POV The onion soup was delicious, and I could not believe Aliana was a good cook. I would find time to have kitchen adventures with her. We deserved an everyday life, and I was aiming for it. We left Gabriel's house and headed to the safe house at the back of the palace. We used it to inte
"So, where is Isaac Lucas?" I asked, even though I knew he had died in battle with my father. Newton was quiet for a while, as if speaking was difficult. "I think he ran away during the battle and had been secretly communicating with his men. Lisa's father would be the best to give you pointers in
Aliana POV The day trudged along at a snail's pace, and the heaviness of my sleep-filled morning lingered on. As I emerged from my slumber, I found Ania and Lisa engrossed in a lively game of cards at the coffee table, their laughter filling the room. Though I overheard Ania mention Erica's name, i