Chapter 18

ALPHA KYLIAN'S POV

I sighed loudly as I sank wearily into the armchair in my study. Today was hectic. I had endless meetings that I had to attend to. I needed to inform the council about my change of plans. I told them about Lorraine’s deceit, along with the lies that she tried to bewitch me. Molly's plan worked. I could tell the council didn't believe me. Even I knew the lies I told sounded a bit ridiculous. However, they couldn't say anything to dispute me and Molly's engagement because of her family's elite status. I went through series of other meetings with the wedding planner. Yaz was on my neck about Lorraine and Becca's punishment. Everything left me feeling drained, both physically and emotionally. I rubbed my temples, trying to ease the throbbing ache that pulsed behind my eyes.

Different emotions swirled inside me. I couldn't explain them. At first, I was certain that I would punish Lorraine and Becca but then, I was blinded by my anger. I was hurt by the fact that Lorraine