Chapter 27

~ Richard

Standing at the doorway was Sabrina. My heart sank just because I might have to kill Sebastian after all. I immediately exchanged glances with James, inquiring whether he had also informed her about not speaking of Athena to any of the guests we would have today.

He shook his head.

Sabrina strutted seductively and asked again, "Who is it you speak of?"

Sebastian looked at me in surprise, probably wondering why a lady would just dash in when the king was having a meeting with a guest and even go ahead to ask questions.

I didn't want to act rashly with Sabrina in his presence so as not to act in a suspicious manner that would tip him off about what exactly was going on.

I smiled and replied Sabrina, "This is Alpha Sebastian. He is here in search of a slave girl named Athena, but I just let him know that she is not in my kingdom."

"Oh, I see," she replied, understanding my message clearly.

Feeling the need to tender an apology to Sebastian for Sabrina's rude behavior, I smiled a