Chapter48: Her Fate is Unthinkable

*Adam* “Ki… kill the Breeder?” I ask as I try to process what the king has just said. “Kill. Snuff out her life. Give her a permanent transfer from the world of the living to the spirit realm. Whatever kids today are saying. I want her dead!” I can feel cold sweat forming on my forehead. I still don’t think I am hearing the king well. What has the Breeder done to deserve death? “Is there no other way to get rid of her? I mean killing her is a bit… extreme,” I remark. The king glares at me looking bored, irritated, or both. “Are you questioning my commands, Beta Adam?” I shake my head. Well, I actually want to question him some more, but find it would be a dumb move to do so right now. Agreeing with him would assure that he doesn’t task someone else with this twisted plot. “You will tell nobody of what we have discussed here. Not the Alphas and definitely not your wife. This is a duty you will perform with great discretion, for the king and the good of the crown.” Again I nod, feeling t