Lycan's Prey by Jessica Hall

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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accusations,” Monroe says, turning her attention to Clyde. “Do you have anything to

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

evidence will speak for itself.”

Bianca. “What about the ports? What was

hesitates, her gaze flicking to Rhett again. “Rhett wanted to 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 humans as

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

outdated, that they were

grim. “And what of King Alaric? What role did he play

using Rhett to destabilize the packs. He wanted to weaken the werewolves so he could. take control. He promised Rhett power in exchange for

finishes, Magnus turns his attention to Clyde.

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