Swiftly, Arabella helped Masha sling onto the back of her horse and began riding away with her. It was a very complicated ride since Masha was unconscious and unstable on the horse, but Arabella was thankful she didn't fall off. Her heart kept cracking at the sight of Masha. The whips had torn some of the fabrics of her dress, leaving her bare skin open and wounded. Her face had imprints on it, and there was even a little cut on her lip. She was a total mess. "I am so sorry, Masha," Arabella kept apologizing. "We are almost home." She spurred her horse on, urging it to gallop faster through the dense woods. The wind whipped through her hair, and every jolt and bump in the terrain made her stomach churn. After what seemed like an eternity, they finally got to the palace, and the guards ran after Arabella immediately. As soon as she climbed down from the horse, one of them took Masha down as well, carr

Done from his father's chambers, Czar returned to the room and found Masha still asleep. He stood in front of the bed and gave her a long, undefined stare. For one, he couldn't comprehend why he felt so bittered seeing her like that. A few weeks ago, it would have meant nothing to him. Even if he had stepped in and found her covered in blood, he'd have walked away without batting a lid. But this—he couldn't comprehend why he couldn't let go of this. It should mean nothing to him. He was right there, lost in thought, when he heard a knock on the door. He cocked his head and turned around to check who it was, and opening it, it turned out to be Torak. Instantly, Czar felt a sudden heat of anger spread through him. His eyes shimmered with resentment as he stared coldly at Torak, who seemed worried at the door. "My prince," Torak said, lowering his head. "Uh, sorry to disturb, but I heard Masha was brought in here? I just got back and heard what happened at the school. So, I am here t

The room was immediately filled with sharp intakes of breath as everyone shifted their gazes to Sephora. As for Sephora, she felt her legs become weak and her heart jump out of her chest. No, this cannot be happening. She looked around and found all eyes on her, and the thought of having her image tarnished almost made her mad. "You filthy liar!" She stepped forward and yelled at Louise. "How dare you? How dare you try to drag me into your mess? Why on earth would I ask you to do such a thing?" Louise cocked her head to look at her, still on her knees. "Please, Sephora, there is no point hiding it anymore." She said with tears. "You came to me and told me what you wanted it done. You even paid me awesomely for it and gave me the entire idea. You were also the one who spread the rumours about Jaha's escape because you wanted to get the students riled up. Do not deny it, Sephora. Please!" Whispers passed through the room as everyone was shocked. The whole time, they thought Sep

All eyes danced around the Alpha Prince as he strode into the room, his shoulders held high with regal poise. The sound of his boots echoed against the floor, and his face was as stony as always."I do not think she deserves those questions, Alpha Maverick," he said suddenly when he got to the head of the table.The people expressed surprise, including Maverick, who wondered if Czar had heard his words.In a tone as cold as an arctic wind, Czar added: "Lady Masha here is a wife to this family; she should not be embarrassed that way."He lowered himself to a seat, dropping the jaws of half of the people in the room.Masha's cheeks warmed up in surprise. Did Czar just speak up for her? Again?Edgily, she took a seat. But Alpha Maverick was greatly offended. How could Czar counter him in public? A little boy he had carried in his arms when his sister birthed him. All of a sudden, he's now a man and feels he can talk back at him.He clenched his fists under the table. Enough of the humili

Masha's chest tightened, as though an invisible weight was pressing down on her. She couldn't think properly. "Masha?" Arabella held her hands, looking very worried. "What is wrong? Why are you acting this way?" She had no idea Masha was eavesdropping on the Alphas' conversations. Blinking several times, Masha forced herself back to reality and looked at Arabella, but her throat was too constricted to speak. "Hey, talk to me," Arabella added in a hushed tone. Masha was too petrified and did not know what to say. Why would the Alphas be plotting such a thing against the King? Why would they want to kill him? Arabella held her hands and shook her one more time, but she couldn't bring herself to say what her ears had heard. How would she even reveal to her that her uncle and the rest of the Alphas were plotting against her father? Wouldn't she look stupid? "It's nothing," she swallowed hard and said. "I um... I will just go to my room now. I need some sleep." Before Arabella could