His voice turned soft, almost loving.
“I never wanted to hurt anyone. Especially not Heiko. He was like a brother. But he was never meant to rule… You must see that now.”
King Paul stared at him for a long moment. His face was carved in stone. Still. Watching.
And then, like a storm breaking, his Alpha King voice thundered across the cell.
“Thas Nightshade!”
The prince flinched.
“I raised you as my own! I gave you everything — no different than Heiko. The love, the training, the legacy, and even the crown. And still… it was never enough.”
His voice dropped to a growl, brimming with betrayal.
“Now, by the blood of the Alpha Kings… I command you: Speak the truth. The whole truth. Tell me what you and your father have done. Tell me who else shares your betrayal. Tell me who from my co
