Nimara's POV

The court was in unrest after Karl's announcement, and the elders tried their best to prove their innocence, but Karl countered them by calling on the maid who had been caught in the act.

The maid I planted.

“Yes, that's true. Elder Kane and the other elders in the prison asked me to poison the Alpha, and they promised to pay me with gold. That was why I did it. Please, temper justice with mercy!” the maid begged, and I was impressed by her flawless acting.

I almost fooled ...