Chapter 83

Lucianne shrugged, “Until we have more information, we can’t be sure either. Our best guess is that killing pack leaders is just a cover-up. It’s no secret that most rogues were rejected from their packs, by their Alphas or Lunas. So, killing them would make it seem like it was for…”

*Revenge. Rather than to siphon funds.” Xandar finished, finally understanding.

Christian then muttered ominously, “That’s one very-carefully thought-out system.”

Xandar locked eyes with his cousin, “We’ve been kept in the dark for too long. Innocent people are dying. We have to step up and speed up this investigation.”

Lucianne suddenly picked up a familiar scent. As Lucianne continued to sniff the familiar scent a s subtly as she could, Xandar looked at the alliance and started speaking, “The locations mentioned in the rep-”

“Good morning, your Grace.” Lucianne cut Xandar off when she saw Greg looking their way from the corner of her eye. It was Greg’s scent that she picked up earlier. Everyone stiffened when they saw this other Duke.

Greg was walking close to the alliance to steal a glance at Lucianne. But he didn’t think he’d get caught doing it. He’d been doing it for days! His eyes said it all. The Duke was surprised he was caught looking!

he offered a small smile and a bow in Lucianne’s direction as he greeted her

nodded the King’s way as he uttered, “Your Highness.” Lucianne and Xandar both nodded curtly in return. Xandar’s face showed distaste but

a hand gesture and said, “I don’t think you all have to do that. It’s no secret

surprise and confusion. Wasn’t this Duke the self-entitled one? They looked at Lucianne, waiting for a signal of what to do next but her expression was un perturbed and her

see.”

my Queen commanded. I shall take my leave now. Apologies for the intrusion.” He felt the very hostile atmosphere by the way they were

for an apology, your Grace. I was the one who stopped you.” Lucianne said with

their circle. The Duke stole the glances he wanted to steal before things got suspicious. What bothered him

he smiled

shouldn’t be doing. Lucianne wrapped her arms around Xandar’s arm affectionately to get her mate’s attention before

melted and the corners of his lips curled up as his animal purred. He then pecked a kiss on her forehead, and faced the alliance

lost for words. They all were. Did the King really just invite them to

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