Calix’s POV.
It all started after Han walked into the throne room this morning with a troubled expression. I knew immediately that something was wrong.
“My Lord, we have a problem,” he said. I leaned forward on my throne, my brows furrowing as curiosity coursed through me.
“What's it?” I asked.
“It seems someone has been sneaking into the dungeon at night,” he reported.
I jerked to my feet. “What?!”
“The guards have reported incidents of unconsciousness that initially they thought were due to fatigue,” my beta reported. “However, upon closer inspection, they noticed signs of a foreign substance—likely a poison—being used to incapacitate them.”
“Poison?” My gaze narrowed.
“Yes, My Lord,” my beta continued. “The guards have reported of sudden drowsiness followed by complete unconscio
