LOGINChapter 155Selene's POV We waited until the messenger and the former maid candidate arrived. They had been lured away under the pretence that there was an urgent message to deliver and that I needed to speak with the maid about something concerning the gathering.Neither of them seemed to suspect anything unusual when they approached.I remained behind the trees while my father and the men assisting him dealt with them. I had known what we intended to do, but the reality of it was far more frightening than I had expected.The messenger tried to resist, and the maid screamed when she realised what was happening. Within moments, their voices fell silent.I stood frozen, struggling to steady my breathing."Come on. We need to leave." My father approached me.Before we could move away, another figure appeared along the path.One of the guards.He stopped when he saw us, his gaze shifting between the bodies and the men standing nearby."What is going on here?" he demanded. My father turn
Chapter 154Selene's POV I sat on my bed, staring at the door with growing impatience. I had been confined to my quarters for days, forced to endure the humiliation of having guards stationed outside my door as though I were a criminal.Theron had promised to give me another chance, yet he had done nothing to restore my freedom. The investigation into the gathering continued, and I knew it was only a matter of time before someone discovered something that could ruin me.I couldn't allow that to happen.The door opened, and my father stepped inside. I immediately sat up straighter, watching him close the door behind him."Father, what took you so long?" I demanded."Keep your voice down, Selene. We need to discuss our next move." He approached the bed and sat beside me. "Did something happen?" I glanced towards the door. "Not yet, but we cannot afford to wait much longer. The investigation is becoming a problem, and we need to deal with the people who could expose us." He said."Th
Chapter 153Theron's POV I turned towards Coren as soon as Elder Asher moved away."Gather additional soldiers. Divide them into search parties and have them examine the forest, the riverbanks, and every path leading away from the estate.” I instructed carefully. “I want the eastern and northern boundaries searched first, since that is where the necklace was found." I added, and he nodded as I spoke. "I will organise the teams immediately." He bowed his head."Also, send a message to the neighbouring patrols. If Selene left our territory, someone might have seen her." I said.Coren inclined his head and began issuing instructions to the guards.I turned towards the riverside, where the bodies were still being examined. I wanted to remain there until the healers had established something more definite, but Selene's disappearance could not wait.Before leaving, I needed to speak to Lyra.I found her standing near Sable, watching the activity around the riverbank. She turned towards m
Chapter 152Theron's POV I followed Coren away from the riverside, leaving Lyra with Sable and the guards. I wanted to remain with her, but the discovery of three bodies within Ironveil's territory demanded my immediate attention."What have we found?" I asked as we approached the temporary investigation area.Coren stopped beside a table where the guards had placed several items recovered from the riverbank. "The healers have begun examining the bodies, but we have some preliminary findings." He informed. "Go on." I nodded. "The messenger was found closest to the bend in the river. The former maid candidate was discovered a short distance away, while the third body was farther downstream.” He cleared his throat and began.“All three had sustained injuries, although we cannot yet determine whether those injuries occurred before or after their deaths." He explained. "Have the healers established the cause of death?" I inquired. "Not yet, Alpha. They need more time to complete the
Chapter 151Lyra's POV My lips curved up in surprise as I stared at the shinning box in his hands. I looked up at him, and he was staring at me with so much affection in his eyes. “Yes, Lyra. I wanted to give you something to appreciate your hard work during the gathering.” Theron smiled. “You handled everything exceptionally well, even when things went wrong. I was impressed by how you managed the situation, and I want you to know that your efforts did not go unnoticed.” He added.My heart warmed at his words. I had worked hard to ensure the gathering was successful, but hearing him acknowledge my efforts meant more to me than I could explain.“I would have loved to give you something more substantial, but for now, this is what I can offer.” He brushed a strand of hair away from my face. “I promise that when the time comes, I will reward you properly for everything you have done.” He muttered.“You don't have to promise me anything. This is already more than enough.” I shook my h
Chapter 150Theron’s POVThe following morning, I attended the council meeting with little patience for the arguments I knew would come. News of Selene's accusation against Lyra had spread through the estate, and several council members had already requested an explanation. They wanted to know what had happened at the gathering, whether the water had truly been poisoned, and what I intended to do about the situation.I took my seat at the head of the table while Coren stood beside me. The council members settled into their seats, exchanging whispers until Elder Rowan finally spoke."Alpha Theron, I believe we should begin by addressing the unfortunate incident at the gathering.”“Several visiting Alphas witnessed Selene accusing Lyra of poisoning the water. Regardless of what the investigation eventually reveals, the situation has already raised questions about the management of your household.""I am aware of that, Elder Rowan. That is why I have ordered an investigation into the m







