The Lycan King's Fate Calling (Shawn Gibson and Sylvia) novel Chapter 1107

Crystal's POV:

After watching Adela's poor acting, I asked sarcastically, "Are you implying that I pushed you into the water? Why in the world would I do that?" "Because you know that I can't swim! You want to kill me, don't you?" Adela forced a shiver as her clothes clung to her body. I had to admit, she was quite attractive by most standards. It was too bad that she just had to make herself look like a fool.

What an absolute idiot.

"Why would I, an Alpha, sully my hands by trying to kill a noble lady in broad daylight? I would have to be out of my mind to do that, and you must be crazy for suggesting such a thing." I openly scoffed at Adela, lamenting the time I had wasted so far on arguing with this stubborn blockhead.

Adela let loose another stream of tears. "Admit it, you're jealous of me because I'm the lycan king's mate!" She then whirled around at the guards. "What are you waiting for? Apprehend this she-wolf and report to the king that she tried to murder the future queen!"

The guards shuffled their feet and cast nervous glances at me. "That might not be a good idea," one of them spoke up. "She is the Alpha of the border pack. We dare not offend her."

Adela choked on a sob. Clearly, it wasn't the response she was hoping for. Her face turned a brighter shade of red, and more tears spilled from her eyes. "So what if she is an Alpha? I am the future lycan queen, the one who saved your king! Are you sure you don't want to heed my order?"

Even the servants looked torn at this point. "Miss Castillo, we have the utmost respect for you, however..."