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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 be

and somehow, I felt confident that she wouldn't be harmed. She had agreed to cooperate, and the information

and I was grateful for it-even though it made me feel completely ridiculous. This was exactly the outcome I had wanted, so why was I crying? I

me time to compose myself. When I finally did, my face burned with embarrassment,

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

that," I

point where we need to put

bring him down. He has allies,

said, nodding.

know you will." His expression was unreadable. "For now, I need a list of anyone questionable in his circle- anyone who might be involved in this

you have a

opening a drawer I hadn't

me.

life and in the original timeline. I had no definitive proof against any of them, but now that I understood what had been happening beneath the surface, it all seemed

to weaken the kingdom through the

bitterness coursing through me, but I was

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the list to the king, Alexander was beside me looking

I felt a wave of relief. This whole ordeal had taken a far greater emotional toll on me

but I could tell by

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