Chapter Forty Eight

Kazia

The palace seemed colder today, not just because of the temperature, but because of the icy glare, Agrippina fixed upon me as soon as I stepped into the main hall. My heart sank, knowing that I would be the target of her harassment again.

Ever since I came into the palace as Murad's pet, I have very often been subjected to Agrippina's displeasure, and I'd like to say that I'm already used to her staring at me weirdly, but today it felt different, as though she had a more sinister plan in mind.

I tried to ignore her menacing stare and went about my tasks, helping to set the table for the upcoming pack meeting, which apparently all pets were allowed to participate in.

Agrippina was overseeing the preparations, her eyes never leaving me. It was clear she was looking for an opportunity to humiliate me in front of everyone, and even though some may think I was being paranoid, I was certain she was up to something.

As the meeting started, I kept my eyes downcast, praying that s