Inside, Alpha Donk sat at a small table, a goblet of wine in his hand. Luna Ruby stood in the shadows, her eyes glittering in the firelight.
"Leave us," Alpha Donk commanded, and the guards retreated, closing the door behind them.
For a long moment, no one spoke. I stood there, acutely aware of how disheveled and dirty I must look after a night in the dungeon.
Finally, Alpha Donk broke the silence. "I hope you've had time to reconsider your loyalties."
I lifted my chin, meeting his gaze. "There's nothing to reconsider, Your Majesty. We've told you the truth."
Luna Ruby stepped forward, her voice dripping with venom. "Still clinging to your lies? Perhaps a few more days in the dungeon will loosen your tongue."
"My dear," Alpha Donk said, his tone surprisingly gentle, "perhaps a differ
