MAKARIOS’ POV
We were standing outside the courtyard of the east wing, where the VEC resided.
“This is an insult, Alpha,” Ronald said, his chin tilting upward with confidence.
As if I give a f**k! I wanted to say that, but beside me, Ema interjected, “Dear Elder Ronald, before Liam was attacked by the wild beast, he reported a deeply terrifying matter to me—that there is a highly toxic scent inside this palace. He asked me to investigate it. Now that he is dead, I believe inspecting the entire palace is a necessity. It is both to protect us and to honor Liam’s efforts.”
“That boy has done nothing to help us yet!” Ronald snarled.
“Alpha, Elder, Luna. We have just found a quantity of a toxic, addictive substance in Chris's and Matthew's rooms.” Beta Kraven stepped forward, handing us a
