Chapter 50. Fangs Behind Smiles

Lucian stormed through the Gamma estate, fury pulsing beneath his skin. He was tired of whispers, of shadows lurking behind friendly smiles. This was treason—poisoning the Luna was not just betrayal, it was war.

Sisi was in the sitting room when he arrived, her fierce red curls falling delicately over her shoulder, her expression composed—too composed. Her mother and father, who is the Gamma, sat beside her, reading through something, he stiff with concern on seeing him.

“Beta Lucian,” the Gamma greeted, rising. “To what do we owe this surprise?”

Lucian didn’t waste time. He fixed his eyes on Sisi. “I know what you did. You gave Lilian the poisoned vial. You threatened her with her brother just to force her into poisoning the Luna.”

Gasps filled the room.

Sisi’s lips trembled, and suddenly she burst into tears. “Wh-what?! No! I would never do such a thing! I love our Luna! She’s been nothing but kind to me!” She clutched her chest, sobbing harder. “Why