Chapter 82: Only Magnus stood by her
"Byron, As I said before, Eugene’s family would have been punished to death anyway because they hid from everyone they were werewolves. Even the werewolves acknowledge this fact," Magnus stated a fact, which was absolutely right according to the law.
Byron couldn’t refute the claim. "I understand, and I must admit that Eugene and his family were in the wrong," he conceded. "However, Prince Magnus should not have resorted to taking their lives," he muttered, expressing his disappointment.
King Esmond sighed and rubbed his fingers thoughtfully, contemplating a fair resolution. "Byron, I believe it’s best to bring this matter to a close. As the elder of the werewolves, you’ve acknowledged how Eugene and his family concealed their true identities and even falsified their status as humans to get Eugene wed to a human," he declared.
"Your Majesty, I understand your perspective. However, I firmly believe that if Princess Alora had not been involved in this, the situation would not have escalated," Byron stated. Despite this, he maintained his stance that Alora should face appropriate consequences for her involvement.
Izaak shot a pleading look at Magnus, silently urging him not to speak. However, Magnus again spoke.
"I will accept the punishment on her behalf," Magnus declared boldly, "if it can soothe Byron’s wrath. It was I who killed Eugene and his family. Alora had no part in it."
King Esmond shook his head. "Your share of punishment will be different from Alora’s. The moment Venus came here, Alora should not have stepped into her business. Because of that, our relationship with the werewolves did falter," he proclaimed.
This was precisely why Magnus and Izaak had urged Alora not to involve herself in Venus’s matters.
"Your Majesty, please reconsider punishing Alora," Magnus implored.