“What is Daphne doing? What have you done with her?” I asked. “I have put her under house arrest temporarily,” he replied firmly yet calmly. “Guards are stationed outside her quarters. The pack has found out about the incident and is whispering, but I’ve ensured no one finds out about the details. For now.” I clenched my jaw thoughtfully knowing he must have been waiting for me to wake up to discuss the punishment for Daphne. “And what about the rogues?” “We’ve tightened security. Patrols doubled. The guard she bribed has been identified and detained. He’s already talking under interrogation—though it seems he was merely a pawn. Someone else gave the orders.” Of course. Daphne always had help from someone but I wondered who. I slowly rubbed my temple, I was still feeling very exhaust

