{Isla’s POV}We were in the vast field before the Arena and the entire Reignile army was assembled before us. By ‘we’, I mean my mother, Carlot, Cayden, Daniel, Ralph, and me. We served as a group of Witnesses. Witnesses to the crafty scheme of the enemy— that there were traitors amongst the Reignile army, as I had figured out during the last Rogue mission.I had told my mother how General Raand, our map reading General, had betrayed us and led us to our deaths— for two instances now! I had also told her how our new recruits were the minions in this vile scheme. Hence, we were here to fish the remaining ones out, learn how they managed to deceive us and punish them afterward.But we needed to be careful about it. These people were obviously smart and for all I know, they could be more than the 500 I had supposed them to be. I could only use the Stats to fish out the growing praised brothers among the warriors, but it didn’t mean that there might not be other infiltrators with unsuspic

{Isla’s POV}Yesterday had been a very tough, rough, and strange day.The tough part was due to the mass arrest of the Palace infiltrators. That feat had been very demanding, both physically and especially mentally.The rough part was because I had argued with Ralph. I still don’t understand why he was so worked up because Daniel and Lucil were here. I know it seems like I’m bringing the whole family to the Palace but I’m just doing what I think is right. Naí Sassaba is still in the Palace receiving her treatment. I can’t just send her away.Sigh.Strange— for the strange part.Yesterday had been very strange, strange because of Cayden. He had acted… strange.I know I used so many ‘strange’ but… I don’t know how to explain it. Something’s definitely odd.“Andrea,” I called loudly. “I think the bodice of this dress is a little too tight. It’s making my hips too obvious.” I said, checking myself out in the wall mirror.No answer.I swiveled around to realize I was the only one in the ro

{isla’s POV}I don’t regret saying a damn word to his ugly face.Okay, his face isn’t ugly. It’s quite the opposite. But I just wish it was ugly so I could appropriately use this line;I don’t regret saying a damn word to his ugly face!Anyways, I don’t regret a word I said about Cayden ‘cause it was all the truth! And it was better he joined at the end to hear it for himself! But as much as talking about how I dissed Cayden is such an interesting topic, it’s not the topic of interest right now.Something disturbing is happening or about to happen. Reports just came in from the borders of the Reigns and Carlot is currently panting before me.I was in the throne room with my mother and some council elders. The Coucil meeting could not hold because of the reports sent to us by the Packs at the Reignile borders, which was making a Carlot freak out.None of us bothered to calm him down as we all were panicking in our own ways.Why?The biggest war confrontation yet was just announced to

{Isla’s POV}“And who said I was going to hurt her?” A new voice poured into my and Ralph’s dialogue. It was a voice I was very familiar with but a voice I dreaded hearing at this moment.The tight glare Ralph had on his face now was a validation to my suspicion. Cayden had joined our conversation and was talking directly to Ralph.I turned around to see a tall broad frame standing behind me. He was standing before me but he wasn’t looking at me. He had his eyes on Ralph and like Ralph, he wasn’t smiling too. “I asked you a question. Who said I was going to hurt her?” Cayden said to Ralph again, this time more menacing.“You asking me that?” Ralph asked but Cayden didn’t reply. “You think I don’t know your plan? Your plan to isolate Isla so you can take advantage of her?”What? Take advantage of who? I’m right here!“My plan is to thrash the Lycans. A war General like you should know this.”“Oh, yeah?” Ralph mouthed as he crept closer to Cayden, closing me tighter into the middle. The

{Isla’s POV}“What the— Why the hell is Cornbread in my bag?” Andrea asked in disbelief, driving her gaze around as if the culprit was amongst us.But she was.“Isn’t that your bag?” Daniel asked her, creeping closer to have a look.“It is!” Andrea said as Daniel sneaked a glance in to check.“Woah! That's a lot of bread.” Daniel exclaimed. “Didn’t you pack it yourself?” “I did!”“Are you sure this is your bag?”“I am! Look, my other things are inside.”I turned to look at Cayden. He had his hands folded and had an amused look on his face as he stared at Daniel and Andrea. I sensed that he had realized I was staring at him and promptly threw my eyes away before he could catch me.I returned my gaze back to the two werewolves turned investigators. “Maybe a generous maid thought you might need extra food and decided to add some more. I personally think it’s a good gesture. Extra food is never a bad idea especially when it’s Cornbread we’re talking about.” Daniel said with a happy smile