Richard

I hurry back to the palace and rush upstairs to check if Jane is still in my room. I find the palace Omegas coming out, and they immediately drop to their knees upon seeing me.

“Is Jane inside the room?” I demand.

They nod. “She’s inside with her friend.”

“Her friend?” I repeat, just to make sure I heard them correctly.

“Beta Raymond’s mate,” they respond in unison.

What?! I hurry past them and burst into my room. The door slams against the wall, but the Omegas are too engrossed in their gossip to notice.

“What are you talking about?!” I demand, and they both freeze.

Seeing Ray’s mate...