King Derek took a deep breath, his composure slowly returning.
"She's currently in one of the rooms, Ryan. I haven't decided what to do with her yet."
Ryan's eyes narrowed. "The first thing we need to do is verify her claim. I'll summon Doctor Thomas to examine her. Once we confirm whether she's pregnant or not, we'll decide our next course of action."
Derek nodded in agreement.
"But, my king, to save face, we can't simply send her away. She'll have to stay here in the castle, at least for now,” Ryan advised.
King Derek's face contorted in anguish. "Having Ashina stay at the castle is the least of my worries, Ryan. How do I face Daphne now? She'll think everything I told her about loving her was a lie.”
Beta Ryan placed a reassuring hand on Derek's shoulder. "I'm sure the queen will
