NovelEnglishbirthday. Do you know how much that cost me?" he asked in anger.
how much I tried to keep my head down and stay out of trouble, this pack would always seeas the daughter of a disgraced warrior.
"Only two people cinto this room yesterday," Lennox continued, his voice low and sharp, like the growl of his wolf ready to pounce. "You and Anita. So, tell me, Olivia, who else could have taken it?" I stiffened at his words, the pieces clicking together in my mind. Anita. Of course. She had been in his room yesterday. I remembered seeing her standing by his dresser, pretending to admire a framed photograph.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI knew Anita better than anyone else. She was cunning, always looking for ways to get what she wanted. I remembered the tshe stole a pack warrior's silver bracelet, only to cry her way out of trouble. Or the tshe framed a servant for breaking the Alpha's Favorite vase, earning the poor girl a week in the dungeons. And now, she had done it again. But this time, I was her scapegoat.
Who would dare enter Lennox's room and steal something so valuable? No one.
No one except Anita.
But the words were heavy on my tongue. I couldn't say it. Not to Lennox. If I accused Anita, I'd only make things worse for myself. No one would believe me. Lennox would defend her, just like everyone else did.
"I didn't take it," I said again.
Lennox let out a bitter laugh, shaking his head. "You think I'm stupid, don't you?" I bit back a retort, my wolf growling in frustration. I wanted to scream the truth at him, to tell him that Anita was far from the innocent, perfect girl he thought she was. But I couldn't. Not without proof. And even if I had proof, it wouldn't matter. Anita had the triplets wrapped around her finger.
"You know what, Olivia?" Lennox sneered, taking another step toward me. "I'm done wasting my twith you. If that necklace doesn't turn up by the end of the day, I'll make sure you and your mother are punished. Severely." His words sent a chill down my spine, but I stood my ground, meeting his gaze. "I didn't take it," I repeated one last time, my voice steady despite the fear coursing through me.
Lennox glared atfor a moment longer before turning away, his shoulders tense with rage. "I give you until the end of today to return that necklace. Get out," he growled.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmI didn't need to be told twice. I turned and left the room, my heart pounding as I walked down the hallway. Once I was far enough away, I leaned against the wall, my legs trembling beneath me.
Anita. She had to be the one who took the necklace. I knew it in my gut. But how could I prove it withoutm putting myself in even more danger? The triplets wouldn't believe me, and Anita would just deny it, twisting the situation to makelook like the villain.
"Here you are, Olivia," a guard said as he walked over to me. "Devis looking elx for you, and he doesn't seem happy." The guard's announcement made my heart sink in fear.
"Why? What happened?" I asked, terrified.
Joshua, the guard, shook his head. "I don't know, Olivia, but he is really furious and demanding for you." Shit! What could it be this time?
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