CHAPTER 101

ALPHA BORIS’ POV

Zelda stormed out of the meeting. I could truly understand her reaction. What baffled me even more was Esther's plan to label Zelda a traitor.

She was so scared that her game would be made public that she had to take a step before Zelda. Well, this was kind of expected. Despite my warning multiple times, Esther kept poking her nose in our business.

All this chaos started because of her, and she just wanted to add more. However, when I decided to appoint her as vanguard in place of Zelda, Esther had no idea that instead of playing us, she was being played.

However, after my announcement, Zelda was vexed. I could understand her anger, but little did she know that I was protecting her and that was the only way I could control the mob.

When Zelda walked away, I knew very well where to find her.

She was by the river, where the trees hung low and the moss grew thick underfoot. The water moved slowly, the surface dark and silent. Zelda sat still, arms wrapped around her kne