Chapter 199. Most Troublesome

Gavriel leveled aMost Troublesome stare that immediately shut Uriel up.

“Babysitting?” the Alpha King repeated, voice low. “You call guiding the Queen Mother’s temporary successor babysitting?”

Uriel straightened so fast his spine cracked. “I… didn’t mean it like that.”

“Then choose better words,” Gavriel said coolly. “Beatrice is inexperienced, but she’s capable. What she lacks is stability, something you can provide. And Simon will handle the logistics. All you must do is keep order until I return.”

Uriel sighed in defeat. “Understood.”

Gavriel didn’t soften, but his tone held a faint note of trust. “I leave the palace in your hands. Don’t fail me.”

Uriel pressed a palm to his chest. “I won’t.”

“Good.” Gavriel stepped back toward the portal, then paused. “And make sure Ava is watched closely. No one enters her cell. No one speaks to her. No one opens their mouth near her. She still has that snake’s tongue. She’ll twist anyone she can.