Chapter 17: Betrayals

Sky It took less than 5 minutes for me to hear Melissandra's screaming voice. "Alpha. What is the meaning of this? I have done nothing but devote my life to your service. What have I done?" "You spread the word against my mate." "I don't understand. Who is she?" I pointed to the maid, who was mostly unrecognizable. "I don't know who she is, Alpha. I have never seen her a day in my life." I took a step closer to her and then another until I was standing barely inches from her face. "If I find out that you're lying..." "I am not lying, Alpha. I swear to the moon I've never seen her before. I simply do my work, and the only reason I admitted this was for fear of my life. But believe me, Alpha, it was not me." She pleaded with tears running down her face. "Who did you talk to?" I asked. "I was speaking with Elder Dane. He assured me we would not be listened to and merely expressed my dissatisfaction of your choice.” She said. “ You of everyone, Melissandra, should know that it is