Fated Reborn: The Wolf King's Bride novel Chapter 71

Chapter 71

Chapter 71

Darius pov

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By the time we arrived at the dungeon, Ethan, along with his Beta and Gamma, had already gathered, accompanied by a few others. The girl was nowhere in sight. As I walked in, everyone stepped aside, lowering their heads in respect.

My expression remained emotionless. When I stepped fully into the dungeon and saw the rogue’s body lying before me, I didn’t react, I simply stared coldly for a brief moment, my gaze narrowing as I took in the scene.

“My king.” Ethan’s voice sounded from behind me, but I didn’t acknowledge him as he continued, “I have no idea what might have happened, but I swear to the goddess that the Emberlang Pack had nothing to do with this. I gave orders that no one should interfere, especially since you personally requested the rogue but-”

Before he could finish, I raised a brow and stepped closer to the corpse, causing his words to trail off

“My king… Cassian whispered from behind me as I reached out toward the body.

The rogue’s eyes were wide open, a horrified yet oddly blissful expression frozen on his face, with drool gathered at the

corner of his mouth.

Without hesitation, I took his hand and turned it over, revealing black veins snaking up his arm and disappearing beneath

his skin.

“Ashvein…” Drake muttered, and my frown deepened. I took the rogue’s other hand and saw the same blackened veins.

For a brief moment, silence settled over the room as we all stared at the body. Then Ethan stammered in disbelief.

“Ashvein… but how–how is that possible? How is Ashvein in my pack?” he asked, as if to no one in particular

My gaze narrowed. I dropped the hand and stood, stretching out mine. Cassian immediately handed me a handkerchief, and I wiped my hands clean.

“You tell me, Ethan,” I said, turning to him with a calm, unreadable expression. “Why would the rogue die of an Ashvein overdose?”

“I–I don’t know what’s going on…” he stammered, his voice shaking.

His beta and gamma stiffened, tension radiating off them, but they stood tall beside their Alpha.

“You do know Ashvein is illegal,” I said, eyes narrowing. “So why would it be in your pack?”

His eyes widened–tense, but not with guilt.

Still, I narrowed mine, and they flashed a sharp shade of silver. Almost instantly, Ethan dropped to the ground and lowered his head in submission. Realizing just how serious the situation was, he finally spoke, calmly this time.

“I swear to the goddess, I have no idea how this happened. I know how suspicious it looks, but I truly don’t know how that drug made its way into my pack. Please, believe me, my king”

His beta and gamma dropped to their knees beside him,

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“Believe us, my king,” they echoed.

My gaze swept over them lazily, my head tilting slightly. I said nothing, I simply watched for a moment before turning to Cassian, who was already staring at me, worry etched on his face.

“Cassian,” I called, and his eyes snapped to mine as he bowed.

“Yes, my king”

“Handle this. Find every clue you can. Report back to me when you’re done.”

“I understand, my king”

Without sparing another glance at anyone, I walked out of the dungeon, the air behind me thick with tension.

As I stepped outside, I heard Silas’s voice in my head.

“Why did you do that, Darius? You know Nyssa’s father didn’t do it. He’d be a fool to try something like that while you’re here.”

He was right but that only meant someone else in the pack had a hand in this and that was what I had intended to warn him about indirectly.

“Ooh, then shouldn’t you find the person who did it before we leave tomorrow?” Silas asked, reading my mind.

I responded with only three words.

“Not my business.”

I didn’t care what happened to this pack or whether they had a traitor among them. The only thing that held my interest now was finding the leader of the rogues and eradicating them from the root and that was exactly what l’intended to do.

“Geez, you’ve turned so ruthless, Darius,” Silas hissed,

The corner of my lips curved into an amused smirk as I replied,

“And you’ve turned weak, Silas.”

I walked into my chambers, and for a brief moment, my gaze flickered upstairs, lingering on her chamber before I stepped

inside.

Nyssa pov.

“Hal” I scoffed as I flopped onto the bed, arms and legs spread wide, still fuming over how Darius had blatantly ignored me back at the dining area.

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