VALERIA

"Elena, shut your mouth already and go with the servant to take Edward to his room so he can rest! Michael, go fetch the doctor immediately, and we will talk later, you and I!" the Alpha began barking out orders.

I stayed silent behind Aldric, frowning, with nothing else I could do.

I watched as they carried the pup away, his cheeks showing more color and the bleeding stopped, which eased my worry.

It seemed I was the only one who had witnessed that man's cruelty toward his brother, and I was in no position to interfere in their family matters.

I truly hoped I had misinterpreted the situation.

"Your Majesty, what a shameful welcome. I apologize to both you and your maid. My youngest son was born with a rare weakness in his legs, very unusual for our kind, and he cannot walk properly. Even so, he’s quite mischievous and always manages to get into trouble. He will recover soon, don’t worry, miss,"

The Alpha continued to apologize, bowing in front of the King.

If it weren’t for H