Valen's POV Darian unfolded the thick parchment completely, holding it flat between his hands so we could both read the neat, hurried script. My chest tightened as my eyes scanned down the page, recognizing Maddox’s handwriting instantly.To His Majesty, King Valen,I hope this letter finds you in good health and that your relations with the Southern King are going smoothly. I must ask, your majesty, when exactly are you planning your return to the palace? The situation here has deteriorated rapidly since your departure.There is severe instability spreading throughout the royal court. Your half-brother, Onyx, has been poisoning the minds of the regional Alphas, making them ridiculously high promises of land, wealth, and reduced taxes if they support his claim. Even worse, I finally managed to track down your late father's personal attendant, but I am grieved to report that he is dead. The official report claims natural causes, and it turns out he died only recently, but the timing
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