Bicker's eyes widened when she said that. But without saying anything else, he listened to what she had to say.
“They are rogues who have no women, so in exchange for food and resources, they come and ask us to sleep with them...” she said.
I could see her eyes turn red as tears began to well up. It was clear that talking about this with the king was as uncomfortable as it was upsetting for Anmary.
“Anmary, you must tell me if you recognize any of those warriors,” Bicker asked once more, his fists clenched.
Hearing the question, Anmary turned her gaze to me, her body trembling. I nodded quickly and forced a smile.
She turned her gaze back to Bicker and continued, “Yes, I recognized two. Adam and Frederick, the sons of Alpha John...” she hinted.
When Bicker heard those words, he jumpe
