189 : Us against the King

VERENA

He hums. “That’s true.”

I have noticed something else. Elijah said the king is threatened by my powers. But if that is the case, then why did Cyrus propose to get married? Are they intending to eliminate the threat by pulling me under the royal family? Or… there’s something else?

I turn to Isabella, who stands in one corner of the living room. She was the one who served the drink to Cyrus. “Did you report it to Elijah?” I ask. The girl nods.

“The Alpha’s very angry. He says that he’d kill Cyrus if that guy dares to come close to you again,” Isabella says in a calm voice, showing no expression on her face.

My cheeks heat up. That’s my sexy beast.

Dad looks at me. “What are you planning to do next?”

I smirk. “I’m going to spy on Cyrus. I’m sure he’d lead us to the answers we are seeking. Also, I think it’s time we take action.”

Dad raises a brow. “You intend to attack the king directly?”

I nod. “We don’t have much time left. I won’t be participating in any battles…” I hold my bel