Alpha Xander’s POV We arrived at the palace and the minister was pushed to the floor. He was sweating, why wouldn't he when he was caught up unexpectedly and red-handed? I moved to my throne and sat down, watching the faces of the anxious ministers. “Bring in the charm!'' I ordered, and the guard brought in the wrapped box, which he opened and began bringing out the items in it, sending waves of shock across the ministres watching. “This is what the Chief Minister has with him in his home—a taboo...a charm that was abolished from this pack.'' I stood and climbed down, and at that moment, my parents walked in. Seeing their ally on the floor, they stared at me but I smiled at them. This is just the beginning. “Days ago, my mate almost died. And when the physician ran a test, he found out