Chapter 45: Alpha John

“When did he take over exactly?” I ask in an agitated tone, because now I realize that I must take back my throne besides worrying about Arabella.

“Yesterday afternoon.  There had been whispers of your death running around the castle, and I suppose he must have been fueling them.  Just afterwards, he declared that he was the rightful ruler now.  No one stood in his way, so now he is wearing the crown and sitting in your spot.” She pauses while staring at me and the blood covering my hands before saying, “You look like you ran into some trouble.  Did someone try to take you out like they said?”

Clearing my throat, I state, “Yes, I did.  Apparently Alpha John has decided to take me out, but it didn’t work so well.”  I hesitate before asking, “Have you seen Arabella by chance?”

“Yes.  She had stopped by just a bit ago with someone else, but then they left.&nbs