Chapter 68

The revelation of Alpha Black's schemes sent the kingdom reeling. The packs that had lifted their voices against the royal pack retreated, claiming they had no idea that Alpha Black had ulterior motives. The royal pack’s reputation was restored, and the rumours regarding Julian's mismanagement and unfairness died. By uncovering Alpha Black's schemes with clear evidence, he had shown that he was capable of keeping the kingdom safe. Now, instead of slamming him for not marrying Crystal Black, everybody was saying he was lucky he hadn't. One of the new rumours going around was that Crystal had been sent by her father to assassinate the Lycan King. “They must have thought the king was stupid,” Lyra overheard one of the servants gossiping while two of them worked in the garden. Lyra was hidden behind a few of bushes, so they were unaware of her presence. “It turns out he had been steps ahead of them.” “I was so glad when she left the palace,” another one said. “She was already overbearing,