Just as the soldier started talking about Zoey being seen, Mia’s hand trembled against Ryan.
Now, the reverse is the case. Ryan held Mia’s hand tighter, as he could feel her weakness. His eyes bored into Valerie’s as they both exchanged a bitter look.
“Hold on for me,” Ryan whispered.
“Mmmm…” Valerie smiled, raising a brow before adjusting herself on her seat beside Alpha Aiden.
“Zoey was leaving the palace with a soldier,” Valerie repeated. “On whose orders?!” She charged at the werewolf soldier, who quickly went to his knees.
“On the Beta’s orders—Ryan, your grace,” the soldier replied.
His voice trembled as well as his whole body. Knowing fully well that he dared not raise his head in front of Valerie or Alpha Aiden.
Mia’s breath became ragged as she tried not to show her weakn
