Axel fought with brutal precision, his military presence commanding the battlefield. His rage boiled beneath the surface, amplified by the unsettling suspicion that Ava might be lying. He couldn’t shake the thought that Jared, her bodyguard, had taken advantage of her. The idea gnawed at him, and Axel couldn’t bear it. He needed to know the truth.“Henri,” he barked, his voice sharp, “find Jared. Now.”Henri hesitated, his brow furrowing in confusion. “Sire, I can’t locate him. He’s… missing, for now.”Axel’s grip tightened on his sword. His eyes burned with frustration. He was certain Ava was lying, and he was determined to make Jared confess. He would extract the truth, no matter the cost.Henri offered a suggestion, trying to ease the tension. “Tonight is the royal sextuplets’ birthday banquet. Perhaps it’s best to let today go, sire. Tomorrow, we can deal with Jared.”Axel scowled, the idea of waiting gnawing at him. But Henri was right. There were bigger things at play tonight. H
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