CASSANDRA
As I stared back at Margaret, I pushed down my disbelief and tried to keep my face as neutral as possible. Asher’s stepmother’s words were harsh, but I couldn’t let her threaten me.
“Rest assured, I’m being completely honest with you,” I said calmly. “The Alpha King was especially concerned after the viper appeared here at Merliscire, and wanted a thorough investigation done on the beast.”
“Were there any findings?” Margaret practically demanded. The woman’s nostrils flared in agitation, and her mouth pursed as she awaited my reply.
“Yes,” I confirmed, and I made sure to keep my tone as even as possible as I leaned forward. “The viper that attacked the Alpha King seemed to be raised deliberately by someone-”
“What does that mean?” she interrupted me, and her eyes narrowed f
