Jill’s pov
The room was so quiet that you could hear a needle drop.
The Alpha King was thinking about it; it was only for a second, but he looked at Diana.
The way they looked at each other was like two people sharing an inside joke.
But it only lasted for a second before he looked back at everyone.
“I must keep my word; however, the duties of a Beta need to be carried out, and I already have a lot on my plate.”
It was obvious what his decision was; he didn’t need to explain himself any further.
I looked at Justin, who bowed his head.
“I understand, Alpha King,” he said.
His mouth said one thing, but his eyes said another, while Camilla made it clear that she wasn’t happy with any of this.
I followed her gaze; she glared at Terence, then at his sister.
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