7

Adaline

I was compelled. That was the only explanation for why I had revealed Nyla's name. My mouth just moved without me wanting it to and I could hear one particular voice compel me, the voice of Alpha Grant.

I dare not look at the Empress after that confession, infact screw this, I need to flee the kingdom.

The entire room mummur at my confession, I doubt they would even believe me but here I am with no one by my side. "Adaline, are you sure of what you are saying?" The empress inquired, like she didn't have a part in this. I only nodded as the Empress turns to Nyla.

"Nyla is this true?" The empress could even sound a bit baffled, she just seemed disappointed, disappointed that her daughter was caught.

"No, Mother. Adaline must be confused. I didn't drug her, nor did I send men her way," Nyla asserts, casting doubt on the accusations. As tension fills the room, no one knows whom to believe.

"Are you certain, Princess?" Alpha Grant probes, his tone sly.

"I am certain. I would never