Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

Chapter 231

Chapter 231

Elder Monroe exchanges a glance with Magnus, then goes through some more paperwork before continuing. “Let’s talk about the Queen. King Soren’s late wife, Queen Jacinta. What do you know about her death?”

Bianca’s face pales, and her voice drops to a whisper. “She. she found out about the smuggling. She was investigating the council, asking questions. Rhett said she was getting too close to the truth and warned King Alaric.”

Magnus’s voice is like a whip. “And what did Rhett do about it?”

Bianca hesitates, tears welling in her eyes. “He said it was the only way to protect the plan.”

Elder Monroe’s voice is icy. “Are you saying that Rhett personally murdered the Queen?”

Bianca shakes her head. “No. Rhett handled shipments to the castle. He drove the truck that day into the castle grounds. Inside the truck were rogues compelled by King Alaric to kill the Queen.”

I feel Aubrey stiffen beside me, her hand clenching into a fist. My own rage boils beneath the surface, but I keep my expression neutral, my gaze locked on Bianca.

Monroe presses further. “And Clyde? Did he know about this?”

Bianca nods again. “Yes. He helped cover it up. He made sure

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led

turning her attention to Clyde. “Do you

with sweat, his usual smug demeanor crumbling. “Nothing I say will

evidence will speak for itself.” Monroe cuts

“What about the ports? What was the end goal of this

control the ports. He said if he could control the flow of goods and resources, he could control the packs. He planned to use the

the council?” Monroe asks. “What was his plan for the council?”

was outdated, that they were too weak to

leans back, her expression grim. “And what of King Alaric? What role did he

packs. He wanted to weaken the werewolves so he could. take control. He

finishes, Magnus turns his

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