chapter218

  I can't be too quick to judge him; he has been nothing but loyal to Alaric ever since I knew him, and he would never do anything to betray the trust Alaric has in him. He swore his life to Alaric, and that also meant to protect me. He would never scheme with Jenny to hurt me. I shouldn't be too quick to judge. No truth ever comes from that rotten mouth of Jenny. Deep breaths, I inhaled and exhaled them. To regulate my body and to clear my mind of the numerous doubts in my mind. I need to hear what he has to say first. "Josh," Alaric called out. The tone of his voice wasn't lenient. He also needed answers to Jenny's accusations. "Your highness," he replied to Alaric. He always does; he's obedient and loyal. He can't betray us. He loves Alaric more than his own life, and I've seen the way he also cares for and protects me. He was more than delighted to see me back in the castle and disobeyed Alaric for the first time ever by running to hug me. It suddenly dawned on me. He wouldn't stop