Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 89

Chapter 89

"We found the real soldier's body abandoned in the forest," Regor reported. "He probably died hours before the attack."

"You're saying that the fake soldier had been roaming around and no one noticed?" Elijah asked.

"Apparently, that soldier was a new one. He doesn't belong in this village; he just finished training a month ago, Regor said. "When the attack luppened, many soldiers were reassigned to new places. They did some sort of reshufling, and he was one of those who got transferred. He's single. His grandmother just died, parents were both dead. He had no one.

"So, no one

no one would notice even if he went missing," Fiona added. She looked at Elijah, who seemed like he was about to erupt

Elijah clenched his fists, his gaze hardening as he looked at Fiona "This is enough. Fiona. You need to go back to the palace. It's not safe here?

Fiona let out a small chuckle, her eyes sparking with a hint of defiance. "Elijah, haven't you noticed Whoever's behind all this wants me gone. They don't want me here interfering. Don't you see what that means? She leaned closer, keeping her gaze steady on his. "It means I'm onto something. If they want me out, it's because I'm getting too close."

Elijah's expression darkened as he absorbed her words, but Fiona pressed on, hier voice unwavering. "Besides, I'm not worried." She placed a hand lightly on his arm. "I have you. I know you'll protect me."

For a moment, Elijah said nothing, his jaw tightening as he looked at her. Finally, he turned to Regor, clearly resigned. "Regor, tell me the status of the poisoned villagers here."

Regor straightened, glancing down at his notes before responding. "More than half of the villager's Lady Fiona examined showed signs of poisoning. It's not recent, either. Based on the symptoms and the buildup we detected, many have been poisoned for over a year- maybe longer."

Fiona's eyes narrowed as she listened, her mind working through the implications. "This camp is situated in the eastern part of the gates," she said thoughtfully. "But the cases of poisoning they seem concentrated here. It's almost as if..." She trailed off, the realization setting over her.

Elijah met her gaze, understanding dawning on his face just as a commotion rose outside the house. The sound of murmuring and a firm knock came at the door.

voices grew louder,

of a leader. Fiona had met the man when they arrived at this village. "Your Highness," he began. "My name is Jaren Tyree. I'm the chief of this village and also the owner of this house." He inclined his head

curiosity flickering across her face. "Concerned? Why?" The villagers saw the attack

was safe.

"After the attack on you, there's been unrest. People are angry, frightened even. They're wary, looking

suspicion. Many are convinced that someone within our own ranks has turned against

his words. She exchanged a quick glance with Elijah. "So, the people think someone here was

own homes," Elijah crossed his arms, his expression tense as he looked between Fiona and Jaren. "This division could be exactly what our enemies want," he said. "If they're trying to

"The last thing we want is for them to start turning on one another.

determined nod. "Of course, Lady Fiona. I'll gather them right away"

make things easier for whoever's trying to Besides," she added with a faint smile, Tim not exactly alone here. I

expression grim. The moment he appeared, shouts and questions erupted around him. Despite the soddiers" attempts to hold back the crowd, people pressed closer as Jaren stepped forward, his expression serious. "Chief!

how is Lady Fiona

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tell us what

Lady Fiona speak

to us!"

him approach the crowd. They complied, stepping aside as he moved

see. For nearly a decade, he'd served as chief of this village, earning the trust and respect of the people

is safe," he assured them. "She asks that you gather in the

a quiet reassurance at their response, grateful

She will be there in a while," Jaren

small child called

doing here?" Jaren immediately picked his daughter up, carrying

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