NovelEnglishChapter 123 Soren My mind is whirring, knowing my engagement has been leaked to the world. I sit in my office, the weight of the world pressing down onas I stare at the laptop screen. The Zoom meeting with the council is in full swing, and I am waiting for them to mention Bree. I know that is why they've called for this meeting, but right now, they are beating around the bush and stalling. Damian sits beside me, his presence annoying as I prepare to face the inevitable. questions about Bree.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Your Majesty," one of the council members begins finally, his tone formal and slightly condescending. "We must express our concerns regarding your relationship with Ms. Brielle. Her background remains unknown, and this raises significant risks for the throne." I know this is why they called for this meeting; I was only at the council a few days ago. I shift in my seat, my irritation bubbling beneath the surface. "I understand your concerns, but Bree is none of anyone's concern, and who I marry is none. of anyone's concern, including the councils." "I understand that, but it doesn't erase the fact that we know so little about her, and the fact you kept this hidden for so long is worrisome, like you were afraid to tell the world you. were taking a mate,” another advisor interjects.
"It is normal procedure we hadn't announced it because no dates are officially set, those who needed to know knew and 0 < $288 Nouchers those directly helping in organizing the wedding. You must understand after my last wife Jacinta I am not willing to risk her safety especially since she is a werewolf," I reply quickly.
The head council member Clyde sighs heavily. "Other kingdoms are beginning to take notice of your upcoming union, particularly the vampiric kingdom of Nocturna. King Alaric himself has expressed his curiosity about her identity." My brows furrow. "Why would King Alaric care? I've never had issues with him before.” I can't help but feel a flicker of confusion, and my annoyance heightens slightly. Alaric is a powerful vampire, but like the rest, he stays out of the media and most kingdom politics. He is known for his cunning and shrewdness within the council, though we've never had issues in the past. The hybrid kingdoms, yes, but never from the vampiric one.
The council exchanges uneasy glances. "We're unsure, Your Majesty. He was tipped off about your impending marriage and wanted to know who she is. This kind of attention could lead to complications, especially when we have no information about her, given we can't figure out who she is. We believed you were looking into an employee, not your own fiancé. That alone has us asking why you need to clarify who you're marrying to that extent. Damian has been quite insistent on us finding information about her." I cut a glare at Damian, who shrugs simply.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"She did start out as an employee. It turned into something more. My brother investigates everyone; you know he is paranoid, Clyde. He himself looked into you many times for council breaches." Clyde swallows thickly, and I know I struck a chord with him by the way he nervously glances at the other council members present, who are clearly not aware of any 17 288 Wouchers breaches against him.
"Now, these complications you speak of," I mutter, running a hand through my hair. "What kind of complications are you worried about regarding Bree? Maybe I can clear them up now?"
"Unrest among the other kingdoms, should they perceive her as a threat ora mystery, "Maverick, Clyde's second advisor answers.
Clyde welcomes the change in the topic since it is not directed at him and adds. "It is imperative that you investigate her background om thoroughly. We cannot have someone with unknown ties so close to the crown, and council members from the other districts are already expressing worry about this woman possibly having a seat on the council when nothing is known about her." Clyde is quick to divert the attention away from himself.
"She has no intention of being on the council like my late wife Jacinta. They have nothing to fear Bree will hold no influence on the council, on answer flatly. Though sometimes I wonder if that was why she was targeted to begin with, she was meddling and half the reason Damian looked into Clyde so many times, my wife was convinced he was leaking council information. But none of claims were ever founded. 1:200 Wouchers Chapter 124
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