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.

forgive me, Queen

bear to see how miserable

was a child. I couldn't help but feel

glanced at me and asked in

and shook my head. "I only knew that she had been acting strange lately and often went missing. I never thought she would hurt others.

snorted and

cold sweat. I couldn't

you going

admitted her guilt to when she pleaded for mercy, Rufus

up to you, Mother," Rufus

If everything went well, I would be able to protect Coco. I secretly looked at Coco reassuringly. "Okay. It'll be simpler

said with

Laura was probably going to let Coco off

Laura coldly ordered her men to

immediately burst into sobs, her face a deathly pale. "Miss Quinn, help me! Please! I

was standing next to

numb that I didn't dare to speak. How