In the grand council hall, silence fell as the Alpha King rose to address the gathering.
"You are all aware of why this urgent meeting was summoned," King Phillipe began, his voice echoing through the chamber. "Radulf De Lagrange has challenged my authority, after I took rightful action to discipline Zenna, my daughter, for her betrayal."
Zenna stepped forward, keeping her gaze low before lifting them. "Your Majesty, don't twist the truth to suit your narrative," she said. "Tell them why my eyes glowed that day, the truth you've concealed from me all these years. Tell them how you planned for me to bear a child… just to serve your ambitions and secure your power."
A collective murmur rippled through the council as the accusation settled in the air.
