Chapter 429

Alpha Kanen’s POV

I was trying to keep calm as I walked through the palace corridors. The heavy armor I wore as part of my disguise clinked with every step.

It felt strange and unfamiliar, but I knew I had to keep moving.

My mission was simple—find out who this new Alpha was and how he had taken my place.

But nothing about this was simple. Every turn, every step felt like I was walking deeper into danger.

I was making my way toward the stairs that led to the top floor when something stopped me in my tracks.

“You there!” a loud voice barked from behind me. I froze. “Get the prisoners some water,” the voice commanded.

I swallowed hard and turned around slowly, my heart pounding in my chest.

It was the head of the guards, staring directly at me.

I nodded quickly, not trusting my voice. My mind raced as I tried to figure out how to get the water.

I didn’t know where to find it, and I didn’t want to do anything that would