Chapter 137

“You’re still plugged in to the rumours in the Kingdom, Lance?” Greg asked with furrowed brows.

Lance’s fingers stroked the sun tattoo on his arm, something he did when he was nervous as he responded, “I am, your Grace. In a family of drug mules, it’s rather impossible not to be. We have to stay on top of things to avoid getting caught.”

“What’s the latest news on the Queen?” Greg’s finger circled the rim of his empty glass as he waited for Lance’s answer

Uh the last we heard, she was questioned by journalists and reporters about her presence at the royal family’s doctor.”

Greg gritted his teeth. Doctor. That meant the arrow injury that Livia mentioned was more harmful thanh e thought. He swallowed a lump in his throat before prompting, “And?”

“And, well, she didn’t seem happy about it. The King defended her, and…” the loud slam of Greg’s glass on the table stopped Lance.

Greg glowered impatiently as he said, “What I meant, you idiot, is why was the Queen at the doctor’s.”

“Oh, of course. My apologies, your Grace. Uh…there was word that she may no longer be capable of bearing children.”

Greg’s eyebrows furrowed in disbelief as he asked, “It’s confirmed?”

“It’s a rumour, your Grace. I’ll be happy to verify it if…”

do you

can do it here

“Do it.”

pocket and began typing furiously. He tried to hide the beads of sweat forming on his forehead with Greg’s fingers tapping on the table in agitation. The wait was an ordeal for the Duke, and it

he pushed his phone to the Duke and explained, “My brother managed to get the records from

reading the document. When his eyes fell on the cause of Lucianne’s hormonal imbalance, his breathing got heavy when the words

poison as the same one he gave to the Duchess almost two decades ago. He recalled the night in the bar where he boasted about his handiwork in poisoning

and my big mouth.” Chances are, this was Sasha’s pitch to the team. Seeing how effective it was on the Duchess, it was a given that they would now use it on Lucianne. This was his fault. He flaunted his success to

The infertility poison was just the beginning. There were definitely worse things up their sleeves to hurt Lucianne, and being

Livia and whoever the h*11 she was working with, that went without question. He had to know who he was up against. But no one had to tell him that his loyalty amongst them would be questioned. Seducing Livia too soon would just be giving himself

was

what choice did they have? He already caused Lucianne’s infertility. He couldn’t fail to protect her again. He was not his cousin!

from

far sides of the casino. They stood before him and as they bowed in acknowledgment. Ivory adjusted his eye-patch before locking his one good eye on

Protect her at all costs.

“How often would you like

firmly, Greg responded, “DO NOT reach out to me for any reason. When I want a report, I’ll mind-link

once in compliance as she confirmed, “Understood. So, it’s only

Kingdom when he can’t even keep his own mate out of danger.” Greg sighed in disapproval before he affirmed his order, “Watch the

gesture, and they returned to their games before leaving shortly after to pack what

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