Jericho's room was enveloped in an eerie stillness, the only sound being the muffled pacing was his breathing. Jericho, a man of imposing stature, his face etched with lines of anxiety and anticipation, couldn't contain his restlessness. He traversed the room back and forth, his steps growing more frantic with each pass.A soft knock on the door shattered the silence, causing Jericho to startle. He approached cautiously, his voice trembling with a mix of apprehension and hope."Who is it?" he whispered, his words barely audible.The response came from the other side, a voice he recognized as Mario's. "It's me, Jericho."Relief washed over Jericho's features as he swung the door open. Mario, a trusted ally, stood before him, his countenance grave and filled with a sense of urgency. Behind Mario, the Minister of Finance entered the room, his presence exuding authority and respect. The door closed quietly behind them, sealing the room from prying eyes.The Minister of Finance bowed respe

Xena nervously bit her nails, unable to comprehend how Jericho had discovered her hidden secret. Everything seemed to be falling apart—the king's love for her was fading, and someone she had wanted to eliminate now held knowledge of her secret.Now, her mission was to uncover information about the assassin who had nearly killed the king. The mere thought made her heart tremble, especially considering how she had to accomplish this without the king's knowledge.She pondered over Jericho's motives for putting her in this precarious position, unable to pinpoint the true reason behind his interest. Something felt off, but she couldn't quite grasp what it was. Taking a deep breath, she resolved that following Jericho's suggestion was the only solution.Restlessly pacing in her chamber, a mixture of nervousness and fear tightened in her stomach. However, after careful consideration, she concluded that meeting with Evans was crucial. He was the only person who could provide her with the info

Alpha Malik ventured into the palace garden with a heart brimming with joy. It was a beautiful evening, and the garden seemed to bloom in response to his elation. With every step he took, anticipation grew within him as he eagerly awaited the arrival of the masked girl who had become the light in his life. This was a moment he longed to cherish—ones of the memories that were etched in his heart.As he stood there, a smile playing on his lips, the passing minutes turned into an hour, and time slipped away unnoticed. The smile that once adorned his face slowly faded, replaced by a flicker of concern. Where was the masked girl? The question lingered in his mind, eroding the happiness he had held moments ago.Just then, the garden was disturbed by the arrival of the queen. She gracefully approached the king, her gaze filled with a mix of curiosity and apprehension. She lowered herself into a graceful curtsy, intending to offer her greetings. However, before she could utter a word, the kin

Alpha stormed into Morena's chamber, his presence filling the room with an air of authority. His eyes widened in shock as he beheld Aurora, blood trickling from her nose. The sight sent a jolt of panic through his veins, and his voice thundered, overpowering every other sound in the room."What is going on here?!" he demanded, his voice reverberating with urgency and concern.The force of his voice made Morena snap her head in his direction, her eyes filled with worry. Evans, Shastina, and the other maid present in the physician's chamber followed suit, their gazes dropping in deference.Their murmured response of "Your Highness" barely registered as Alpha's attention remained fixed on Aurora's ailing form. He spoke again, the urgency in his voice demanding an immediate answer."I need to know what is happening here," he pressed, his tone filled with a mix of fear and determination.Morena, realizing the weight of the moment, turned to face the king. She spoke softly, her voice betray

Xena's body trembled with fear as she stood there, as Minster still held the document in his hand. The king's eyes scrutinized the scroll as he turned his gaze toward the minister of accounting. She felt her whole world collapse, trapped in a nightmare."What are you doing here?" The king's voice was icy, jolting her back to reality."I... I..." Xena stammered, feeling utterly helpless as Jaguar approached the minister and gently took the scroll from her shaking hands."Your Highness, the scroll..." Xena's heart sank as she grasped the gravity of her situation. The consequences would be dire if the document contained what they suspected. She wished she could vanish, but the king's words reverberated through the hall, freezing her in place."Jaguar, read the scroll's contents. Evans, send guards to find the criminal hiding in town. And when you locate the assassin, eliminate him immediately. Someone dared to set him free from prison." The king's tone brooked no argument, sending shiver