“I—I… I didn’t want to do it!” he gasped.
“I swear! It was Prince Thas—he came to me! Said… said you were an omega disgrace! Said you couldn’t be allowed to carry royal blood!”
A loud, shocked gasp tore through the court.
“He said it would taint the family!” Diego continued, sobbing now, “He said… it was just one job. Quick. Clean. Make it look like rogues! I was only supposed to hire the right ones… I didn’t even touch you, I swear—!”
Heiko stood frozen, his face a mask of fury restrained by purpose.
King Paul rose halfway from his throne, his mouth slightly agape, while the entire court went in uproar.
Lord Maelor’s face had gone grey, clear disbelief on his face.
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The silence that followed Diego’s confession was crushing. The grand royal court, once echoing with whispers and r
