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"Let's hope it doesn't come to that," the king murmured. His paze shifted

to Alexander. "And do you believe her?"

"I do," Alexander agreed without hesitation. "Combined with the information our investigations have uncovered, it's impossible to explain it all away."

The king nodded once. Then, rising to his feet, he walked to the door. Opening it just a crack, he gave the order.

"Arrest Archer Gray and David Lake.”

The words sent a cold chill over me. A choked sound escaped my lips as a sudden sob rose in my throat, and I tried to swallow it down.

Alexander's hand found mine, his grip steady and reassuring. I covered my mouth and lowered my eyes, struggling to reel in the powerful emotions crashing over

me.

I could hardly believe it.

It was over.

going to

happened next was something of a blur. Dr. McIntyre was led out of the room, and somehow, I felt confident that she wouldn't be harmed. She had agreed to cooperate, and

completely ridiculous. This was exactly the outcome I had wanted, so why was I crying?

finally did, my face burned with embarrassment,

with you," the king said, his voice softer than it had been when we arrived, "I know it's a sensitive

that," I

we need to put all our cards on

bring him down. He has allies, powerful ones, and they'll resist this

course," I said, nodding. "I'll do

"For now, I need a list of anyone

hesitate. "Do you have

word, he turned and walked back toward the table, opening a drawer I hadn't noticed before. He retrieved a notebook and pen, placing

me.

every person David had associated with, both in this life and in the original timeline. I had no definitive proof against

had to have been involved in his scheme to weaken the kingdom through the

but I was confident

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list to the king, Alexander was beside me looking over my

we stood to leave, I felt a wave of relief. This whole ordeal had taken a far greater

but I could tell by Alexander's body language that he was

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