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Back at the palace, Freya was dragged into the hall and forced to go on her knees. She looked at the faces of the ministers, and then at Arthur whose eyes were already on her. She studied his looks, and it had that surprise and disappointment, which meant that he didn't believe that she didn't do it.

The Chief Minister walked out, a wicked smile on his face. “You attempted murder on the King several times and went free, but this time, there's no reason for you to claim innocence.” he smiled at her again and then looked up to the King. “And the Alpha King will also have no reason to side with you this time.”

Freya bit her lower lips. “This can't be the end of it. I can't end up losing all my plans. I should have started killing them already, and not waiting….” she sighed heavily. Her heart was so heavy, and she was finding it difficult to craft an idea. “They planned all these, but how? Why didn't I get to know that they took my arrow on time?” she glanced at Arthur. “He called it a no