Chapter 206: I’ve made my return
Alora, ablaze with indignation, made her way to the prison to confront Rubin. Izaak though had asked her to stay away from Rubin. But Alora, resolute and defiant, dismissed his warnings.
Her husband’s life hung with a thin thread, a consequence of the trust he had placed in Rubin. It was Alora who had implored Magnus to meet Rubin in Shadowbrook. And it was because of her plea that Magnus had shown mercy, sparing Rubin’s life.
Now, she was left grappling with the repercussions of her actions, her heart heavy with regret and anger.
"Head Witch Gloria has extracted the magic core from Rubin. However, he isn’t ready to tell the truth to any of us," Griffin informed Alora.
She remained quiet, her eyes barely holding her tears. As she walked into the prison, where Rubin was kept as a captive, she found him being upheld in the shackles.
"Why did you do it, Rubin?" Alora’s voice echoed through the cold, stone walls of the prison. "We saved your life that day. Prince Magnus didn’t just spare you, he provided a living for you. He ensured you had a place to live. Why did you betray us?" Her voice, usually so steady and strong, wavered slightly at the end, revealing a hint of the pain she was trying to conceal.
Just then, Izaak stepped into the prison, his eyes quickly finding Alora. He had arrived in time to hear her questioning Rubin, her words hanging heavy in the air.
Alora’s fists were clenched at her sides, her knuckles white. Her anger was visible, a fierce energy that seemed to fill the room.
Her eyes turned golden for a brief moment, a color that usually appeared when Alora was hurt. Last time it happened when her family gave her the betrayal. Today, she was hurt because Magnus hadn’t opened his eyes even after the royal physician provided him with the medicine.