Mated To The Cruel Prince novel Chapter 698

Chapter 698: Autumn Kidnaps Winter

The Winter Palace was in utter chaos. The majestic halls, usually having an icy calm, were now alive with the clamor of hurried footsteps and frantic whispers. News of Prince Aldric’s abduction had spread like wildfire.

The revelation that his own brother Andre and the Autumn Prince had orchestrated his capture, with Aldric’s trusted second-in-command, Issac, aiding them, sent shockwaves through the palace. The betrayal was unimaginable, a blow to the very core of the Winter court’s stability.

The gravity of the situation drew the ministers from their homes in the dead of night, rushing to the palace to verify the unsettling rumors. Faces were pale, voices hushed but urgent, as they gathered in the grand hall, normally imposing space now filled with a sense of vulnerability and betrayal.

As if that weren’t enough,another shocking revelation surfaced: Lady Elena, whom they had trusted and followed her judgment, was accused of witchcraft. Whispers of her true identity had started when two guards, who had managed to remain conscious during her confrontation with Islinda and Maxi, reported seeing her cast a spell and hearing her inadvertent confession. Elena, it seemed, had vanished without a trace, leaving the palace staff and guards bewildered and frightened.

The hall was filled with agitated ministers, their voices rising in a cacophony of accusations,theories, blames, and desperate plans. Some were demanding immediate action to locate and rescue Aldric, while others were still grappling with the shock of Elena’s betrayal.

"How could this happen?" one minister exclaimed, still shocked.

"The rumors about Lady Elena... Could it be true?" a second minister whispered, glancing nervously around. "I knew it! We shouldn’t have trusted that summer Fae! They are nothing but liars! I thought it weird that a mere human was capable of charming our high lord Aldric and as well getting his guard Kalamazoo to help her. It was strange."

"If it were that strange, why didn’t you point it out?" Another Fae tackled him.

The Fae retorted, "I know you! Your voice was the loudest and supported that the human was responsible. So why are you trying to push the blame to me, coward!"

"What?! Coward!" The Fae flushed with embarrassment.

"Yes, you’re a coward!" The both of them got into an intense argument. And they were not the only ones, because it seemed each and every high lord seemed to be blaming one another over the incident and what could have been done to prevent it.

The head minister, a stern and composed Fae, tried to bring order to the chaos. He banged a gavel on the table, his voice booming above the clamor.

"Silence! I said silence!" He boomed, his voice reverberating with authority and daring anyone to challenge him.

His words did little to soothe the crowd, but they managed to quiet down somewhat, allowing him to continue.

"I understand that we are in a vulnerable moment, but this is the time to be united and work together. We need to assess the situation calmly and formulate a plan. Panic will not help us find Prince Aldric or deal with the witch." He added, "Whoever that might be." He hinted at the rumors circulating rapidly that Elena was the real witch. ƒrēewebnovel.com

Another Fae arose to address his brethren, "Ministers," he began, his tone grave, "we are facing an unprecedented threat. Our High Lord has been taken, our trust has been betrayed, and the stability of our realm is at stake. We must act swiftly and decisively."

A murmur of agreement swept through the room, though many faces still wore expressions of shock and disbelief.

The head minister nodded at the Minister and took over saying, "We must first confirm the details. How did this happen, and who is responsible? And we need to understand the extent of Elena’s deception." He added almost immediately, "That is if there is one." He wouldn’t admit to the rumors until it was proven.

Another minister said, "We stood confirm that from the guards who had claimed to be at the scene."

"Indeed." Murmurs and whispers of agreement rang across the hall.

The head minister announced, "Bring the guards that were at the scene then. All of them."

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