Sylvia's POV:

I peered on Alina's shoulder and looked at the open door behind her.

From a distance, Leonard's body lay visible at the center of the hall.

At the sight of this, I couldn't help trembling.

Alina continued to yell something, but I couldn't make out what it was.

"Go and have a look." Rufus nudged me with a sigh.

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Leonard's body was surrounded by flowers and lit white candles. If I didn't look carefully, I would think that he was just asleep peacefully. Extreme despair engulfed me suddenly. But not a single tear formed in my dry eyes.

Out of nowhere, a gentle breeze brushed my face, bringing with it the enticing aroma of gardenia, Leonard's all-time favorite flower.

was still there, standing behind me and waiting

best to suppress the sob trying to escape

as if something was literally piercing through my

But as I ascended the stairs, something pushed me

It was Alina.

me with red eyes and shouted in a sharp voice, "Stay

me as if she was going to rip me apart

her in time and gave her a stern lecture, "I'll forgive you this once because your father just passed away. But if you

threw Alina onto the stairs. The black veil on her head fell down, revealing her face that scrunched up in rage. She laughed sourly and declared, "Prince Rufus, are

impatience and took a deep breath. His face was indifferent, and his eyes were as cold as ice. He cast a piercing glare at Alina and uttered, "I just have one question for you. Why are you not letting anyone see Leonard's body? Even the coroner is not allowed to get close. What are you afraid of? Leonard is the Alpha. We must find the truth behind

got up from the ground. She threw the black veil away and grinned at him. "Well, since you want to know the truth, then let

signaled to the soldiers at the door. Several troops arrived shortly carrying an adult male corpse. His dark hair had lost its shine, and

was probably Alina's fiance, Chet. Rufus told me he had

He was a man with great potential and a bright future ahead of

them,

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