Defy The Alpha(s) novel Chapter 848

Chapter 848: The Betrayer

"Your Majesty!" Lila screamed, coming to a screeching halt at the entrance of the Queen’s quarters. All her guards were slaughtered, and the door stood ajar.

Lila rushed inside, hissing at the strong metallic scent that assaulted her nose.

The Queen’s blood.

A pool of it spread across the middle of the room, which could only mean one thing—the Queen was injured.

She was not dead. Not yet.

Lila knew Baron. He was dramatic and would definitely make a spectacle out of the Queen’s death. Which meant there was still time. She just had to find her. That was all that mattered.

Lila barely stepped out when she caught sight of two armed Fae. She didn’t recognize them, which could only mean they were aligned with Baron. Their eyes widened briefly at the sight of her, then narrowed with intent. It was obvious from the way they had moved that they were rounding up Fae across the palace.

Lila’s fist clenched instantly, magic gathering around it.

They lunged at the same time. Lila reacted first, releasing a sharp blast of air that slammed the first to the side. She ducked immediately after, narrowly avoiding the sword aimed at her head.

Iron.

That blade would take her head clean off if it connected.

The second Fae was quite fast and highly trained. Lila was forced to weave around his attacks, her movements precise as she searched for an opening. Every strike she threw was deflected, his sword cutting through her magic with proficient ease.

These were trained assassins. Where had they even come from? They were clearly not from this kingdom. Just how long had Baron been planning this?

The thought struck her hard. And worse, this had all happened right under her watch. Shame burned in her chest.

"You’re dead, bitch!" the other Fae snarled as he rose, joining his partner.

This time, they moved together, back to back, perfectly in sync, attacking as one.

Lila’s breaths came faster now as she struggled to keep them at bay. Their movements were coordinated, deliberately pushing her step by step toward the corner where they intended to trap and end her.

She needed to break their formation.

Lila released a blast of energy that knocked both of them aside, but one of them drew a dagger at the last second and caught her in the stomach.

"Fuck," she winced. She hadn’t seen that coming.

She could feel the iron spreading quickly through her veins, poisoning her blood. Lila yanked the dagger free, groaning at the sharp assault of pain.

But the distraction cost her. One of the Fae kicked her hard, then blasted her with his magic and she stumbled to the floor.

Lila cursed under her breath. Whatever he hit her with, her whole body hurt.

"That was a good fight, but it is time to say your goodbyes," the Fae said, lifting his sword with a menacing grin.

Lila froze for a split second. So this was the end.

But before the sword could come down, a loud crackling of energy ripped through the air.

Lila stared, open-mouthed, as the two Fae began twitching violently, electricity tearing through their bodies. Then they dropped, burnt.

Lila lifted her head slowly and found Alaric Storm standing there.

His white hair was disheveled, his expression dark, a murderous gleam in his eyes as he stared down at the Fae he had just taken out.

Relief crashed into her all at once.

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