เข้าสู่ระบบJessica’s POVLater that night, I went to the veranda at the back of the pack house and leaned on the half-wall fence, breathing in some fresh air, which gave relief to my heart that’s recently been feeling heavy and tight.“Are you sure about this?” Zane asked, resting his one arm around my waist and another hand leaning on the fence with his face turned toward me.Leaning my head on his sho
Jessica’s POV“Eric is getting too comfortable. He’s making connections, gaining influence. We can’t ignore this any longer,” Zane started.After I blew off some steam and was calm enough to make a briefing, we all met back in the meeting room.Poing at the marketplace, Ronald leaned forward and explained, “He’s weaving his way into the ranks from the top to bottom. If he&rs
Jessica’s POVRight after the meeting, Ronald and I left for the market while the others stayed in the pack house to take care of some other matters.As soon as we got into the market, everything became quiet. Too quiet for a place like market, especially this one, where the major trades were occurring on an hourly basis.We moved from stall to stall, acting like we were checking out some goods, but I couldn&r
Jessica’s POVZane’s expression darkened while I felt a jolt of worry.“He’s trying to turn them against the crown,” I sharply said in realisation.Fred nodded his head. “Seems like it. But here’s the kicker. He’s always buying favors from lower-ranked pack members.”
Jessica’s POVAfter we had the dinner the servant had sent into his office, I helped Zane with his paperwork, reviewing some safety protocols and financing matters. After a few hours, we finally finished.“That’s exhausting! I can’t imagine how you do all this alone,” I dramatically exclaimed as I leaned back on my seat with my arms hanging on the side and head on the top of the backrest with it a little tilted to stare in his eyes.Giving out a charming smirk, he boasted, “I’m the King.”“Don’t be smug.” I laughed.“Alright, let’s get to business.” He clapped his hands and stretched out before sitting properly and pulled out a map from the drawer under his table.“Agh, maybe after a while? My brain cells are burned!” I complained but sat up properly nonetheless, which he only laughed at.Looking down at the map, he scrolled open. The entire kingdom’s maps were sprawled. It marked where the noble families were, every trader, trading places, markets, and so much more that was related t
Jessica’s POVFred flinched, his hold on the punching bag tightening as he hid behind it. “Okay… Okay… Let’s keep it co–”Before he could finish his words, I punched the bag he was holding, but not too hard, or he’d be flying away.“Ouch!” Nonetheless, he still dramatically clutched his chest in pain. Walking out from his hiding, he looked at me like I betrayed him. “Straight to violence, really? My poor, fragile heart. How dare you?”I rolled my eyes before turning around. Slamming down to the bench with my legs apart and my elbows on it, I started removing my hand’s wrap.Fred’s shadow loomed over me as he stood in front ot me. “What’s wrong?”“Eric… Again,” I said with a hint of helplessness in my voice as I threw the wrap to who knew where.“Ah, the walking plague,” he commented with understanding before seating down beside me.“I talked to him yesterday in the market. Like you said, maybe closure will make it all stop. Will make him stop…” I shook my head. “But…But something is r







