AmethystThe moment Ashton opened his mouth and directed that question to Alpha Damien, I knew things were getting bad.That wasn’t how this was supposed to go.I had expected anger, cold distance, maybe even disgust. Not this.It looked like he was investigating it instead of shutting it down or using it against her.A small flicker of panic crept up my spine.This could come back to me.Shit.I hadn’t thought this far ahead. I didn’t think it would even matter. It was just a rumor, something to drag her name through dirt, not something that would be dragged into the throne room of all places.Alpha Damien stood up from his seat, clearing his throat awkwardly. I turned my gaze toward him, watching closely, hoping he fumbles.“My King,” he started, bowing his head slightly. “First, I would like to apologize for the disturbance this rumor has caused.”Disturbance?I almost scoffed at that word."As for its origin… I must admit, I do not know where it began.”Oh please. You don’t know?
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