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Chapter 23

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|| ELINDA's POV ||

I snapped my head aside to see Alexis running to my side. He grabbed my hands and pleaded, his eyes swiping around in an alarming concern,

" Don't fall for their trap! A princess can't shift in front of the media."

I almost forgot the rules that I was once told by my biological mother. Princesses weren't allowed to shift in the presence of court members. It could lead to the violation of law but my rage was out of this world. The Alpha dared to poison me in front of everyone.

I growled at Alexis, casting murderous glares to the Alpha,

" But he tried to kill me. Because of him, my servant is gone. I want it to be investigated."

The Alpha still denied with a strong voice,

" This is absolutely absurd. I did nothing to the princess. I wish to fight if you..."

Alexis cut him off as he went in front of me like a shield,

" Before you come for the princess, you have to cross me."

The Alpha laughed before sneering at Alexis's face,

" Do you think that you are any match for m
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