Chapter 78
Danna continued to listen in silence, while the next man broke out in a cold sweat, clearing his throat a little to gather his courage.
“Well, I… I fell into a trap set by Iris. He seduced me into signing some documents,” he began in a trembling voice, looking fearfully at the Queen. I swear I had no idea what it was all about. His face turned red with embarrassment. When I signed them, she was under my legs, and then…
However, before he could continue, Euclid’s voice interrupted him.
“Damn! He exclaimed angrily. Stop defaming my daughter with baseless slander. He pointed an accusing finger. The alpha bought you, right? He convinced you to support him in his mismanagement.
“Enough, Euclid, you’d better be silent!” Danna exclaimed, visibly upset. Then he turned his gaze to the man, encouraging him to continue. Faust finishes speaking.
Faust took a deep breath before continuing.
“As you know, your majesty, I am in charge of distributing the funds of the pack. A while ago, I realized that I had authorized a monthly payment to a company that turned out to be completely fictitious. During an investigation, I discovered that the bank account associated with this company was in Iris’s name. When I complained to her, she threatened to accuse me of fraud if I said anything about it, since I had signed the payment authorization.
Danna glared at Euclid and smiled wickedly.
“Euclid, did you really think that with these reports I would be reassured?” Did you think that, after my recent motherhood, I wouldn’t be aware of what’s going on in this region? You had a very cunning plan, you even managed to influence my grandmother, but that’s something I won’t forgive you for. I’m already aware that you paid some families to wreak havoc on the herd, that you had my grandmother locked up, that you stole from the herd and diverted the funds…” Danna couldn’t continue, as at that moment there were screams from outside. The door opened suddenly, and Millon entered with Gina on his back and Iris on his big snout, as if she were a piece of dead and mangled meat.
The state of shock and shock gripped everyone in the room as they witnessed the chilling scene of Iris’ bloodied body. The expressions on their faces turned pale and horrified, unable to process the shocking reality before them. Euclid, in particular, uttered a heart-rending cry full of anguish and pain, his eyes overflowing with tears in a gesture of grief and despair. She had never imagined that she would see her daughter dead, let alone in such atrocious circumstances. He was convinced that Iris would be able to eliminate that omega without any problems.
Gina, with a trembling voice, stammers.
“My queen, my alpha and lords, I apologize for bringing Iris’ body in such a shocking way. It wasn’t us who killed her; They were inhumane wolves that she kept locked up.
“You damn it, you should be dead instead of my daughter.” You killed her,” Euclid shouted with overflowing hatred, directing his murderous gaze full of fury at Gina.
“I haven’t killed anyone, and you can all see that,” he said boldly. He slapped Million in the side so that he would deposit Iris’s body on the ground. Then he spoke with conviction as he explained his side of the story. I admit that I went out in search of Iris because she set me up, accusing me of Roberta’s death. I planned to lock myself up with some wild beasts to be killed. However, thanks to the help of Helena, Jonah, and my friend Millon, I managed to escape their trap. We were in the woods when we heard a piercing scream, we ran towards that sound and that’s when I found one of those beasts tearing apart Iris’ lifeless body.
Gina presented her version of events clearly and convincingly. The room was tensely silent, with the gazes of those present oscillating between disbelief and astonishment.
Ares’ reaction was immediate and fierce. He sprang up from his seat, his eyes turning black, sparkling with anger as he processed the idea that they had tried to hurt his beloved mate. I felt Orion struggling to break free and take control.
“Euclid! How dare they want to kill my wife?
“Calm down, don’t let rage get the better of you,” Danna advised, trying to calm her friend.
“My love, my alpha, I only brought Iris here so I wouldn’t leave her alone in the middle of nowhere and to prevent those wolves from eating her,” Gina blurted out in a slow voice.
Danna, full of bitterness in her voice, expressed her indignation.
“I cannot believe, Euclid, that you have created so much trouble in my absence.
Euclid, overwhelmed by the grief and despair of seeing his daughter’s mangled body, rushed toward Gina, but Orion emerged in a state of madness and lack of control. The wolf lunged fiercely at Euclid, who let his wolf out and they began a violent confrontation that further rocked the already chaotic situation in the room. The others present watched in shock as the fight between the two raged, but Orion’s skill managed to overcome his opponent.
The guards who had remained silent since the arrival of the queen’s entrance finally broke their stupefaction. Among them, the chief of the guards took the floor and addressed Queen Danna with humility and remorse.
“Your Majesty, we apologize for aligning us with a traitor. Under the influence of Mr. Euclid’s wiles, we had set ourselves against the alpha Ares. However, after listening to and discussing what has occurred here, we acknowledge our mistake and apologize for our actions.
Danna got up and walked to the exit, past the mess. Once outside, she communicated with her trusted guards and returned with the dignity of a queen. He issued his orders with authority.
“Take those three to the dungeons,” he ordered, pointing his finger at the three men who had been on Euclid’s side. Then he turned his attention to the two men who looked as pale as white paper. I won’t retaliate directly against you two, but you will be relieved of your posts,” he declared firmly. Then he glanced at the uniformed men who had been under Euclid’s orders. Ares is the alpha of this pack, and he will be the one to decide what to do with you, now get out of here.Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.
Danna’s orders were carried out without delay, guards dragged the three men begging for mercy and the others quietly left.
Gina, seized with anguish and the need to stop the fury of Orion, who was shaking the motionless and already lifeless body of Euclid, hurriedly descended from Millon’s back. He approached the black wolf cautiously and touched its fur tenderly, seeking to calm it.
“Orion, let him go, he’s dead now,” she implored in a trembling voice. I know you’d never let anything happen to me. You and my Ares are my great love.
Gina’s words echoed in Orion’s heart, and her eyes showed a mixture of excitement and understanding as she released Euclid’s body, shrinking in overflowing emotion.