Chapter Forty-Four: Instigations

"The doctor? She can be trusted, can't she?" Lord Creon asked. If it turned out that the doctor was a part of a rebel group, it could pose serious problems for him amd his family. His family could be labeled sorcerers and would be burnt without mercy.

"She can," replied Artemis in a tone that left no room for worry.

"I will look forward to the details of the investigation," Lord Creon said and bowed his head to the Alpha before leaving the study.

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The streets were now clear of water but the palace was burdened with an influx of angry citizens expressing their dissatisfaction with the aftermath of the flood.

Currently a man named Andrew was explaining his grievances at court. He was saying,