All Chapters of The Lycan Queen's Ruthless Beta: Chapter 51 - Chapter 58

The last thing I remembered was Rowan reaching for me.When I opened my eyes, I was lying on my bed with Aria leaning over me, one hand pressed to my wrist and the other holding a glass of water."Don't sit up yet," she said."I wasn't going to.""You were already trying when I walked in."I looked at the pillows beneath my head. "Perhaps I was checking whether they were comfortable.""Then I have good news. They're still pillows."I stared at her for a moment before a small laugh escaped me, though it didn't last. My head was pounding, and the room felt strangely distant, as if I had woken up somewhere I didn't belong. Aria's expression changed when she noticed. She set the glass aside and studied my face more carefully. "Do you remember what happened?""I fainted.""Yes, I gathered that much from the fact that Rowan carried you in here. What happened before that?"I looked past her. Rowan stood near the door, his usual watchful expression shadowed by concern. Luca was beside my bed,

AustinWe had spent hours going through security records, questioning officers, and checking the names of everyone who had access to the royal wing. Evelyn refused to stop, even when the strain showed on her face. She had barely recovered from her collapse and still looked as though a strong wind might knock her over, yet every time I suggested a break, she reached for another report. I admired her determination. I also knew how dangerous it would become if she found the truth.A knock interrupted us. The royal physician entered carrying a folder. "Your Majesty, I have the results of the tests Garret asked us to conduct before his death."Evelyn looked up at once. "What did you find?""Following his instructions, we continued examining the food, belongings, and other samples collected from the King's and Queen's chambers. We have finally identified a substance in the meal they ate before they died.""What substance?""Poison, Yo

EvelynLuca kept staring at me as though he were waiting for me to laugh and admit I was joking. When I didn't, he leaned forward and rested his elbows on his knees."Evelyn, you can't decide something like this overnight.""I haven't.""You've been through more than anyone should have to endure. You've lost our parents, Garret, and your baby. I know how difficult things have been, but giving up the throne is a decision you can't take back so easily.""I'm aware of that.""Then please think about it again." His voice softened. "You don't have to do everything yourself. I've already been handling more of the kingdom's affairs, and I can take on even more if you need time to recover. You can keep ruling without exhausting yourself."For a moment I couldn't look at him. This was exactly what made it so hard. Luca wasn't pretending to care. I knew how much he loved me, and I knew he couldn't bear to watch me suffer. I wanted to believe that was all there was to it."I appreciate everythin

The royal physician arrived before sunrise. I was already dressed, sitting at the mirror while a maid fastened the last clasp of my ceremonial gown. The palace had been awake for hours, with servants hurrying through the corridors, guards rotating posts, and council members gathering for the coronation."Your Majesty." He bowed. "I have the results you requested."I dismissed the maid and turned to him. "The bottle?""The substance inside matches the poison found in your parents' food. We tested both samples twice. There is no doubt."My fingers dug into the armrest. The bottle had been found in Luca's study, and the cook had already confessed that he gave her the poison and ordered her to use it. Now the physician had confirmed what I had prayed was not true. My brother had murdered our parents. I had spent days hunting for another explanation, anything that would let me look at Luca without seeing the evidence, but the truth would not vanish simply because I could not bear it."Keep