Confronting the Monster

Lisa.

"My king, please, don't do this," I heard someone say. I slowly opened my eyes to find his beta holding his hand. "Please forgive her."

"Daniel," he growled. "Why should I forgive her?"

"She didn't know anything about this," he uttered. "She's innocent."

"She isn't innocent, beta," he sneered.

His gaze burned deep inside me. I trembled at the sight of his burning face. "She caused everything. She made me lose all I have worked for."

"I know, but she is innocent," he insisted. "The king loves her, and he won't be happy if he gets to know that you hurt her."

"He ha ha. He...