Chapter 50

Chad's POV

The reports Dane has been getting from our spies are worrisome. There has been an ongoing investigation into my ambush and the attack on Bella's family. Our suspicions have been correct, and they are connected. I have three suspects right now, but I need proof. There was definitely rogue involvement, but who is their boss?

Dane and I sit in the underground bar. This is one of my secret meeting places. The entrance to this place is through a human church. Fort, a man I fully trust and one of my best spies, is sitting across from Dane and me. He is pissed about the information he's relaying to me.

"This was an inside job, my King. I spent all of these weeks in North Natbia and couldn't find anything about the Lockwoods' attack or yours. This means the ambush was planned on our side." Fort gulps his tequila shot and slams the small glass on the table.

"Is that so?...." I suspected something of the sort. "Hudson being here can complicate things. My enemies will want to