Chapter 23. Something Shocking

“An invitation just arrived from the Alpha King,” Camellia squealed with delight to her mother. “The Alpha King is throwing a party to make an important announcement and I am sure it is going to be the announcement of my engagement and marriage to his son!” she danced about happily.

“That foolish girl had been useful after all. She got us the highest position we could ever have dreamt of!” Amelia said smiling with utmost satisfaction. “You are going to be the Lycan queen by virtue of your marriage to the prince who will soon become the Lycan King!” They both smiled.

“And the best part of it all is that we didn’t have to do anything about it. Your step daughter did the work for us and we ate just to sit and enjoy the dividend of her hard work. What a pity, she won’t even be alive to see it!” she made a funny face and the both of them burst into laughter.

“Have you heard from the men you sent to kidnap and kill her?” Amelia asked her daughter.

“No, but they com