Chapter 109
Betrayed by Blood
Kendra sat in front of the vanity, brushing her long, red hair, her eyes narrowed as she mentally went through a list of what she was to do for the day. But before she could voice her thoughts, the door swung open with a sharp creak.
Maris, her maid, rushed in, her footsteps heavy. The sudden intrusion startled Kendra, causing her to drop the brush clumsily.
With a swift motion, Maris fell to her knees before Kendra. "My Lady, I have something important to tell you," she said, her voice panicked.
Kendra froze, her gaze sharp as a blade. She let out a short, irritated laugh, the insult already on her tongue. But something about the frantic look in Maris’s eyes made her pause.
"What is it?" Kendra asked, her voice cold but tinged with curiosity. The irritation in her tone was unmistakable.
Maris hesitated for a moment, her words struggling to form. Finally, she spoke quickly. "Avery... Avery plans to break her mating bond with Alpha Cain," Maris said, her voice low. She glanced at Kendra, seeing the way her brows furrowed, which made her confident, and she continued. "I overheard her talking to one of the new recruits—the one who’s always by her side. They spoke about her wanting to break the bond, to leave Alpha Cain. She... she wants to get rid of it."
The words hung in the air for a long, frozen moment. Kendra’s eyes widened, the realization crashing over her like a wave. This was big.
Maris continued, oblivious to the thoughts filling Kendra’s head. "I thought you should know. It could be... useful."