That night, the castle was filled with the aroma of spices coming from the kitchen, which was busy preparing dinner for Alpha Ryan. As usual, Adriana stopped by briefly to ensure the meal was healthy and tailored to Ryan’s needs. She had specifically requested a warm soup infused with stamina-boosting herbs, since Ryan was still in recovery.
For a moment, everything seemed calm. The Omegas were bustling about, transferring trays full of dishes from the preparation table to the main dining hall. Exactly an hour after the meal began, Kael was suddenly summoned into the room.
“Alpha,” he said with grave seriousness, “I’m concerned… the soup you just drank tasted strange.”
Ryan lifted his spoon mid-air, then cautiously sipped from the bowl again. Moments later, his expression stiffened, and
