Chapter 300. Complot (2)

Raina’s POV

Peeved, Alpha Vance glanced from me to Connery. His sharp slits seem to pierce our souls, like slicing us up would make his day.

However, Elder Victor took matters out of his hands, stating, “The council cannot be at ease to leave such suspicion hanging. I, for one, would like to know.”

The other Elders nodded, agreeing unanimously. “Hear, hear.”

The king released a long, bothersome sigh. “Just get it over and done with.”

By now, Bessa and Agnes had Mercedes sitting on a chair. Both women sat, sandwiching her. Azara handed Bessa a cup of ice-filled water. Agnes quickly dipped her facecloth into the cold liquid and patted Mercedes’ hot forehead.

“Alright, here’s the test.” Venus stepped to the table with a small paper bag.

It was quiet as she pulled out a DNA test blood kit for rapid paternity testing. She unboxed it and handed it to Connery first.

Connery stared pointedly at Venus, showing no indication tha