Poison. Taken from the Western Border—a rare plant that is undetectable once ingested. It was barely heard of by those in Aurea's medical field, because well, having anyone poisoned wasn’t something someone did in the kingdom. The first and only previous case of the use of such a plant dated nearly a century ago, and it was by accident. In Klaire and her handmaid's case, however, intent seemed to be there.
As soon as Aldin heard the news, the look of betrayal and hurt on his face was almost indescribable. Almina had placed a hand on his shoulder while he kept his head down, unable to look at his betrothed. It was only when Klaire called out a soft, “Aldin,” that with clenched fists did he turn to her.
“You‐you were having Alagor poisoned?” Aldin asked with his voice shaking. “You tried t
