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!

before he offered a small smile and a bow in Lucianne’s direction

he reluctantly turned his sights to his cousin and nodded the King’s way as he uttered, “Your

a hand gesture and said, “I don’t think you all have to do that. It’s

a signal of what to do next but her expression was un perturbed and her smile was flat as she noted to Greg, “Self-reflecting on that

see.”

I shall take my leave now. Apologies for the intrusion.”

need for an apology, your Grace. I was the one who stopped

before striding away from their circle. The Duke stole the glances he wanted to steal before things got suspicious. What bothered him most was his cousin’s hand around the Queen’s waist.

was far enough, he smiled

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

Xandar met her doe-eyes, his heart 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 as he suggested,” Maybe we could discuss this

e was lost for words. They all were. Did the King really just invite them to his place? And by his’ place’, he meant his home right?

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