Chapter 190: To face my hate
After everyone had finished their breakfast, the servants began clearing the dishes and tidying the table. Just as Alpha King Raidan pushed back his chair to rise, Gabriel’s voice cut through.
"I would like to say something," he announced.
All eyes turned to him, curiosity flashing across their faces. Raidan arched a brow and paused. "The council meeting will begin shortly. What is it you wish to share before that?"
Sensing the importance of the moment, Mabel turned toward the servants. "Leave us," she instructed firmly.
Once the room had emptied, Gabriel spoke again. "Father, what if we don’t reveal Zilia’s identity to the council?"
Casaio shot him a puzzled look, clearly not expecting that.
"Explain," Raidan said as he took the seat again.
"Zilia has a known connection to the Blood Dominion Pack," Gabriel began. "We can use that to our advantage, especially against the Alpha who has been orchestrating attacks and deceit against our kingdom for years. Berik, as you know, failed to provide us with concrete information. He admitted he was manipulated with promises of power and wealth, but he still doesn’t know the true identity of the Alpha who commissioned him. Instead, it was a third person who worked for the Alpha."
Dominick leaned forward. "But Berik will name Zilia during the council meeting. It’s only a matter of time."
Gabriel didn’t flinch. "What if we prevent that from happening?" he said calmly. "Executing Zilia immediately would be squandering an opportunity. The spies infiltrated our lands for a decade if she could be turned, she might help us do the same in return. She could become a valuable asset, a weapon against those who have been undermining us from the shadows."
Mabel’s expression hardened. "You’re asking us to protect a spy," she said. "I never thought you of all people would say such a thing."