Lucianne blinked before she sighed in frustration, “I honestly don’t know what to think, Xandar. Whatever we just heard, and whatever we went through these past few days just feels like this complicated web of events that may be connected, but may not be so at the same time.”
“What do you mean by that, sweetheart?”
Lucianne stared into space as she started explaining, “Well, I understand that Sasha’s behavior on the training ground was because she thinks that I’m the reason behind her father’s imprisonment. On the same day she’s placed in police custody, the strongest packs get threats from rogues to draw me to Forest Gloom. Jake mentioned that they were acting for a client. What if Livia Aphael is that client?”
After training, back in the hotel, Xandar and Lucianne just came out of the shower when Chief Dalloway’s emails came through. With a towel wrapped around her body, Lucianne buttoned-up her mate’s dark blue shirt while he blew dry her hair. After Xandar zipped up her black skirt and planted a deep kiss on her neck through her dark blue, high-neck lace blouse, they still had two hours to spare before dinner.Xandar opened up his laptop on the armrest of the couch and started reading the email. He was presented with two documents, one is the transcript of Sebastian’s interrogation, the other was the report from interrogating the rogue Lycan before he escaped.He forwarded the document on the rogue Lycan to the alliance members before opening up the transcript from the interrogation with Sebastian. Lucianne got out her
Xandar picked up from where he left off:‘Q: So, after the severance, would you say that there was never an occasion where you and your sister both went against the Crown?A: I would never work with anyone to hurt the Queen, not even if it’s with my sister.Q: That wasn’t the question, Cummings. Did you or did you not try to come between the King and Queen in the past two weeks?A: No.Q: Not even with what could seem to be an innocent act?A: Officer, if you already have an occasion in mind, just lay it on the table so I can explain myself.
“Your Grace, it’s a pleasure to meet you.” The young female Lycan said and offered an obligatory bow to Annie.Annie returned the gesture and smiled warmly at the brown-haired beauty as she said, “It’s a pleasure to meet you too. May I know your name?”“I’m Dorothy Dawson, your Grace. I’m here as someone’s plus-one. And if I may, your Grace, I have a burning question that I hope you don’t mind me asking.” Her green eyes sparked mischief as her pastel lips curled up into a grin, showing her braces holding the two rows of teeth together.Annie continued smiling as she asked amicably, “What would you like to know, Dorothy?”“How d
The four ministers felt the tension the moment they stepped foot into the hall. With their heads held low, they knelt on one knee before the royals as they uttered, “Your Highnesses. Your Graces.” Lucianne smiled graciously as she spoke in a much gentler voice, “Yarrington, Weaver, Pamela and Vanessa, it’s so nice that you four could join us tonight, despite your current workload.” Her warmth was contagious, and the atmosphere of the room took a 360-degree turn, their mood easing with the Queen’s mellowed voice. Xandar matched his mate’s smile as he said, “Stand, ministers.” They stood, all looking less fearful than before. Yarrington then handed a grey folder to Christian as he started explaining, “We’ve negated the last two complaints made against you, your Grace. I’
Lucianne took a moment to digest whatever Xandar had just told her before she blinked to bring herself out of her daze and asked, “Is there even such a thing?”Xandar’s thumb tried to smoothen the lines on her tense forehead as he explained, “Not in a long time, sweetheart.”After another moment of thinking, Lucianne said, “That makes no sense. I am not even a Queen, at least not in technical terms.”Xandar smiled wider as he whispered excitedly, “That’s the thing! You’ve been our Queen long before anyone knew! Lucy, this is amazing!”“Are you sure, Xandar? Don’t you have to mark me before I even stand a chance to get that power?”
Livia was undaunted despite Greg’s hostility. She flicked her high ponytail to the back to expose her bare shoulders, and leaned towards the table between her and the Duke. Her red-colored, sweetheart neckline dress did everything to advertise her cleavage as she said, “I came with a proposition, your Grace.” “Not interested. Get out, Livia. Don’t make me tell you again.” Greg snapped, and took another sip from his glass as he averted his eyes from her and started staring into space while he waited for her to leave. Livia simpered, and leaned back into her seat as she signaled the bartender for a drink before returning her sights to Greg. His eyes had turned onyx, and it was nothing close to lust. Livia was well-aware of that this time. “That’s it.” Greg signaled his m
“You’re still plugged in to the rumours in the Kingdom, Lance?” Greg asked with furrowed brows. Lance’s fingers stroked the sun tattoo on his arm, something he did when he was nervous as he responded, “I am, your Grace. In a family of drug mules, it’s rather impossible not to be. We have to stay on top of things to avoid getting caught.” “What’s the latest news on the Queen?” Greg’s finger circled the rim of his empty glass as he waited for Lance’s answer. “Uh…the last we heard, she was questioned by journalists and reporters about her presence at the royal family’s doctor.” Greg gritted his teeth. Doctor. That meant the arrow injury that Livia mentioned was more harmful than he thought. He swallowed a lump
Greg rolled his eyes as he responded to Kelissa Kylton’s inauthentic hospitality, “Like I had a choice.”“Good that you know who’s in-charge here.” Kelissa smirked bumptiously.“No, I don’t. I just know that it’s not me.” Greg lied with ease. This was going to be easier than he thought. Whoever was harming Lucianne already assumed that Greg had voluntarily surrendered superiority the moment he made the call and cited the code. But nothing could be further from the truth.Greg Claw was inferior to no one. No one! …Alright, fine. No one, except Lucianne.Kelissa scoffed darkly at Greg’s response and asked, “So, are you saying that I d