Frederick's POV Blackwood Mansion had finally grown quiet. Most of the servants had retired to their quarters, and the guards patrolled the corridors in pairs. Since the poisoning, Frederick had doubled security without announcing the reason. He wanted the culprit to believe the investigation was still focused on Miriam. The maid had been cleared, but Frederick had kept that information from everyone except Damon and the physician. If the person who framed her was watching the investigation, they would eventually make another mistake. Frederick intended to be ready. He sat behind his desk, reviewing the household security records, when a soft knock interrupted him. “Come in.” A young servant entered carrying a stack of folded linens. “Your room service, Alpha.” Frederick barely glanced up. “Leave them there.” The servant placed the linens on a chair, bowed, and turned toward the door. Something made Frederick look up. He recognized the man. Not by name, but by the dark
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