Chapter 18

Aurora pov

I stood there staring at him to get an answer, then he broke the silent.

"Rumors have it that there are some people forming alliances to bring me down," the alpha said, his words filled with confidence. "So, before they increase in population, deceiving people and also brainwashing my citizens to start a war against me, I had to fish them out and do what has to be done."

I looked at him, trying to see some signs of deceit or lies, but there were none. All I could see was the truth, which made me even more confused. Was it possible that the alpha was telling the truth, and that Ryder had indeed been a traitor? Or was the alpha just a skilled manipulator, able to make me believe whatever he wanted? I couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to the story than what the alpha was letting on.

I stared at the alpha, searching for any sign of deception or manipulation. But as I looked into his eyes, I saw only sincerity and conviction. His words were laced with all sorts of duty and responsibility, and I couldn't help but feel a pang of doubt.

Was it possible that the guard had been working against the alpha, and that his execution was truly justified? I thought back to our conversation at the warehouse, as I can't get it out of my head, and the guard's words echoed in my mind. "The alpha is not what he seems... He has a hidden agenda, and you're right in the middle of it."

But now, as I looked at the alpha, I wasn't so sure. and I didn't know what to believe.

The alpha's voice broke into my thoughts, his tone gentle and reassuring. "I know this may be difficult for you to understand, but I assure you, my dear, that I am only trying to protect our city and our people. I would never do anything to harm them."

I looked up at him, still searching for any sign of insincerity. But all I saw was kindness and compassion in his eyes. I felt my doubts begin to fade, replaced by some tips of trust and loyalty towards the alpha.

I nodded slowly, trying to process everything that had happened. The alpha's words had been convincing, and I couldn't help but have some feelings of relief that I had been wrong about him.

But as I looked into his eyes again with a little bit of doubt, I saw something there that gave me pause. A flicker of something that looked almost like... satisfaction.

I felt a shiver run down my spine as I realized that maybe, just maybe, I had been too quick to trust the alpha. Maybe the guard had been telling the truth, and the alpha was hiding something, it was just like as if i was losing my mind .

I pulled out my notepad and began to write, my hand shaking slightly. "I want to see the evidence," I wrote. "The proof that Ryder was a traitor."

The alpha's expression changed, and for a moment, I saw a flash of anger in his eyes. But then, his face smoothed out, and he smiled.

"Of course, my dear," he said. "I will show you everything. But first, let us take a walk in the gardens. The fresh air will do you good."

I hesitated, unsure of what to do. But the alpha's smile was persuasive, and I found myself nodding in agreement. As we walked out of the throne room, I couldn't remove the feeling in me that I was being led deeper into what I would call a web of deceit.

"I definitely understand you," the alpha said, shaking his head in disappointment. "With not being able to talk, it's just your ears that hear everything for you, whether bad or good. You just accumulate it, and since you can't say a thing, there's nothing you can do."

I looked away, trying not to be interested in his words, but I found a little bit of truth in them. Truly, maybe it was just because I only listened and couldn't talk that I was finding it difficult to understand. Maybe if I could express myself, I would be able to clarify my doubts and get a clearer picture of what was going on. The alpha's words struck a chord within me, and I couldn't help but wonder if he was right. Was my silence truly a hindrance to understanding the truth?

I felt a lot bit of frustration and helplessness. The alpha's words had touched a nerve, and I couldn't shake the feeling that he was right. My silence was a limitation, a barrier that prevented me from fully understanding the world around me.

The alpha's expression softened, and he took a step closer to me. "But don't worry, my dear," he said, his voice gentle. "I'm here to help you. I'll make sure you understand everything you need to know."

I looked up at him, searching for any sign of insincerity. But all I saw was kindness and compassion in his eyes. Maybe, just maybe, I could trust him. Maybe he truly did want to help me.

I nodded slowly, and the alpha smiled. "Good," he said. "Now, let's get back to the matter at hand. We have a lot to discuss, and I want to make sure you're fully informed."

I followed him, my mind racing with questions and doubts. But for the first time since my arrival, I felt a glimmer of hope. , I just hope i would finally get the answers I was searching for.

"And about the proof you were asking for, I didn't forget. You would get it in no due time. You just have to relax, and very soon things would begin to get clear to you," the alpha said, putting his hand on my shoulder.

I bowed my head innocently, but then something occurred to me, which was i would say a disturbance....