CHAPTER 45

Suspicious 🔥🔥🔥

**Lucas' POV**

“Your Highness,” a voice called from the door, pulling me from the maze of papers that had held me captive for hours. I looked up to see Damien, my beta, standing there with a troubled expression etched on his face. His demeanor alone told me that whatever he had to say wasn’t trivial.

“What’s wrong?” I asked, my voice cutting through the heavy silence of the room. Damien’s response was steady, but the concern was unmistakable. “I’ve been informed of unusual activity near the outskirts of the mansion. There are reports of unknown figures moving through the forest. It might be prudent to investigate.”

I nodded, feeling the weight of his words settle over me like a dark cloud. “Prepare a team, Damien. We need to know who these figures are and whether they pose a threat to the mansion. Double our patrols. We cannot afford any surprises.”

Damien bowed and exited swiftly, leaving me alone with the oppressive silence once more. I returned to my studies, each