Chapter 220

Diana It was just a few minutes before the council meeting when I saw both of them standing in a corner, looking suspicious. "I’m going to do something," I said through our bond. "Don’t do that. Whatever it is, don’t do it," he replied, but I was already halfway tiptoeing. I made sure to stay where the air vents did not catch me and sent my scent over to them. “We need to keep an eye on Diana,” Robert's voice said in a low, conspiratorial tone. “She’s becoming too curious. She's learning too much. It’s only a matter of time. The confrontation was a warning, but she’s not getting the message.” “She’s dangerous,” Axel replied. “More dangerous than she realizes. We had to show her what she’s up against.” My blood ran cold. So, it was them. Axel and Robert had orchestrated the confrontation. Rage and betrayal surged within me. I stepped out from behind the trees, startling them. “How dare you,” I hissed, my voice trembling with fury. “You planned that attack? You endangered my son!”