For a brief moment, James found himself caught in a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. Should he intervene and halt the impending arrest, or should he dutifully carry out his orders? It was a turbulent internal struggle, tugging at his heartstrings."Take them," James ordered once more, but this time, his voice lacked the warmth and friendliness it had before. It brimmed with a steely resolve and an unyielding determination, like a fire burning within him.As the guard attempted to forcefully escort the individuals toward the entrance, Granny Maria, with her heart full of concern, yearned to step in. Yet, James, embodying the authority of his role as the Beta, halted her in her tracks."Grandma Maria, this is the king's command, and we must keep it shrouded in secrecy," James asserted firmly, his tone leaving no room for compromise or politeness. Though he didn't want to be impolite to Maria, his sense of duty overrode all else, demanding unwavering respect for the established order.
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