A Growing Feeling Of Fear

Elora's POV.

Scarlet stood there, looking shocked and scared. She couldn't believe what was happening.

Just then, the maid we had called in started to speak. Her voice was a bit shaky, but she finally had the chance to tell her story.

"My name is Beth," the maid began, her voice getting stronger.

"I've worked as a maid in the Backwood pack for years. That morning, I woke up early to prepare breakfast for Alpha Killian and Luna Elora. But when I got to the kitchen, I froze. I saw Scarlet!" Beth's eyes locked onto Scarlet, who turned pale.

"She was sprinkling something into the drink, and I knew it wasn't good. In Fact, It was poison!" Beth explained, her voice steady now.

"You are..." Scarlet started to cut in, her voice desperate. But I stepped forward and slapped her hard, shutting her up.

The sound echoed in the hall, and Scarlet looked at me with shock and fear.

I turned back to Beth. "Go on," I urged.

Beth took a deep breath. "I was going to leave and tell Alpha Killian what I