The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Alina's POV:

At the mention of the aphrodisiac, I instantly suspected that Warren had ratted me out. I was flustered and angry.

My plan was perfect! Rufus couldn't have traced it back to me unless someone told him.

It wasn't until Rufus showed me the evidence that I realized it was that stupid Coco who messed up this whole operation.

Laura was glaring at me, demanding an explanation. I had never seen her so angry with me.

Panic-stricken, I was worried she would kick me out of the imperial capital, so I put all the blame on Coco.

"Why on earth would your maid do such a thing without your permission?" Laura squinted at me suspiciously, planting her hands on her hips domineeringly. "She..." My mind was a complete mess and I couldn't think logically. "She has a crush on Prince Rufus. I tried to dissuade her, but she didn't listen to me!"

Coco, who was standing in the corner, whipped up her head in shock. "What? No—"

"Now that you've been caught, you have to suffer the consequences. Both Queen Laura and Prince Rufus are reasonable. Maybe their punishment will be light." I stepped forward to block Laura's vision and winked at Coco meaningfully.

help but burst into sobs. She buried her face in her hands and begged, "Please forgive me,

couldn't bear to

was a child. I couldn't help but feel bad

at me and

acting strange lately and

snorted and

was so nervous that I broke into a cold sweat.

found the culprit, what are you going to do?" Laura turned to Rufus and

when she pleaded for mercy, Rufus didn't say anything. He just

up to you,

was way more easygoing compared to her son. If everything went well, I would be able to protect Coco. I secretly looked at Coco reassuringly. "Okay. It'll be

with a

a relief to hear that. Laura was probably going to

ordered her men to drag

immediately burst into sobs, her face a deathly pale. "Miss Quinn, help me! Please! I don't want

was standing next to Laura, completely

numb that I didn't dare to speak. How could Queen Laura be so