"I guess that was the reason," Seraphina replied.
"That was why she asked us to retreat to the kingdom to honor Father's death and even sped up his burial," I explained carefully and Seraphina nodded.
"She must have loved the Alpha dearly and has been living in remorse ever since the unfortunate incident happened."
"Well, I hope she prays for forgiveness before she gets punished. I will take a nap, Seraphina; any matters can wait." I said as I turned to the side gently, enduring the pain in my stomach.
"Sleep well, your majesty." She said as she covered me with the blanket and then walked out.
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Elara's POV
"Look me in the eyes and tell me it's not true, Mother!"
Alistair shouted for the second time. I was enveloped in guilt and remorse, my thoughts clouded.
"You've always been the one to talk, what's happening now? Why are you so quiet?"
I raised my head and looked at him, he was in the cell opposite me, banging and pulling the bars.
