Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 131

"Your" The Queen suddenly rose from her seat. "What have you-

The Queen fell silent as Fiona's soft chuckle broke the tension, quickly growing into a full-blown laugh that echoed through the room. Leaning back in her chair, her eyes danced with amusement. "Your Majesty, please, calm your heart," she said, her hands raised in a soothing gesture. "I was merely jesting. Do you truly think I'd be foolish enough to do something like that?" Her gaze shifted pointedly to Lady Mathias. "With someone watching

"Are you mocking me?" the queen seethed. "Do you see the lives of my people as joke!"

"Most definitely not, your majesty," Fiona said. "I would never harm your people

The Queen's lips tightened as she studied Fiona's expression. Fiona's smile softened into something almost playful as she turned her attention back to Lady Mathews. "But." Fiona continued, "she might feel a little inch

Almost immediately, Lady Mathias's hand twitched. Her fingers moved to scratch at her wrist, then her neck, and then back to her hands again. A faint redness began to appear on her skin as she scratched harder, her movements growing frantic "Stop this," the Queen ordered sharply, her glare fixed on Fiona. "Whatever you've done, remove it at once. Remove this curse, now!"

Fiona stood gracefully, smoothing her dress as she approached Lady Mathias, who was now visibly distressed, scratching at her arms and neck. "There's no curse, Fiona said, her expression calm. "No spell. No magic. That's why even a witch couldn't heal it." She stepped closer to Lady Mathias, whose wolf instincts flared as she took a step back. Fiona tilted her head slightly, her smile never faltering. "Relax" she said. "I'm only going to heal you

Lady Mathias hesitated, glancing nervously at the Queen, but after a moment, she allowed Fiona to touch her face. Fiona's hand rested lightly against her skin, and within seconds, the redness faded. Relief washed over Lady Mathias's face as she exhaled deeply, her shoulders relaxing,

The Queen's eyes narrowed as she watched the scene unfold. "What did you do to her?" she asked, her words clipped.

Fiona stepped back, folding her hands neatly in front of her. "Poison," she said simply. The opposite of healing is poison. It's as natural to us as breathing." Her gaze flicked to Lady Mathias before returning to the Queen "Nothing permanent, of course. I wouldn't be so cruel. But it served its purpose"

stiffened, her lingers tightening on the armrest of her chair. "Are you telling me you're capable of poisoning anyone with just a step

she asked, her eyes lockitig with the Queen's The Queen's glare dadn't falter. After a long moment, she pursed her lips and glanced at Lady Mathias, who was still recovering from the o Fiona's smule deepened. "Good," she said. "Then I believe we understand each other, Your Majesty," She returned to her seat, picking

ordeal.

to send the letter to Rogue King Romero, offering him a quiet opportunity to take Fiona, It was a calculated

she thought of Romero. Rumor had it he was wounded, and his forces were weakened. That was why he tried to take Fiona-a desperate king willing to take a risk just so Fiona could heal him. But the plan had failed spectacularly. Fiona had escaped, and Elijah had

rijgthened his position

for his own purposes. Want that

had chosen to send him the letter. She wanted Fiona out of the picture,

And now, Fiona was sitting next to her, revealing

her mind. Did Fiona

this

no way Fiona could know. Homero was supposed to be

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the timing of this

and looked at Fiona. "What

her head slightly. "I'm sorry" she said,