Chapter 33. Whatever It Takes

Mia had woken up early this morning and readied herself for the day ahead. She would have to meet Robb Ainsworth at the tenth hour at the site and didn’t want to go later than the time given. When Toni came into her room, it was to ready her bath and after that; she helped made her up.

She didn’t want to put too much into her looks. There was nothing to put anything to, but she wanted to look presentable.

She had stepped out from behind Xavier’s shadow a few times, especially with her duties at the maidens’ court, but this was different. She would stand before the alpha and alphas alone, and sell him a lie.

Xavier had his doubts and fears, as he should. She didn’t expect him to trust her; she didn’t trust herself.

The face that stared back at her in the mirror looked bold. It almost looked in control and capable of doing anything.

It was the ninth hour, and she was already dressed and ready. She received information about the arrival of the carriage and