A Deceptive Resolution

Adrian's fierce growl reverberated through his office as Hudson's mindlink came through.

*We found the culprit, Alpha. One of the maids, Elena, confessed to putting peanut butter in the young master's sandwich.*

I gripped my phone tighter. *Bring her to me. Now.*

Twenty minutes later, a trembling female was escorted into my office by Hudson and two guards. She couldn't meet my eyes, staring at the floor with her hands clasped tightly in front of her.

"Look at me," I commanded, my Alpha voice making the windows rattle.

Elena flinched but lifted her gaze. Her eyes were red-rimmed from crying, her face ashen.

"Explain yourself," I growled. "Why would you deliberately poison my son?"

"I-I didn't mean to harm him, Alpha," she stammered. "I was told the peanut butter was safe... a special kind. That he'd just get a small reaction and be fine."

My vision blurred with rage. "Who told you this? Who put you up to it?"