CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT

Unknown to Queen Elena, her younger sister and Tiara's fraternal twin Queen Ella, the ruler of the west, planted a mole in Queen Elena's guards, known as Hunter, after she discovered Queen Elena was responsible for her twins' disappearance. Hunter is one of her army's captains, and he volunteered for this mission as a way to repay Queen Ella for her kindness. Hunter, who had been suspicious of Talia's frequent visits, decided to investigate.

He went to his usual hiding place, which was a narrow passageway behind the throne room's wall that only he knew about. Hunter overheard their conversation and learned what they intended to do to Serena, so after Queen Elena and Talia had left the throne room, Hunter emerged from the passageway, making sure no one had seen him come out.

When the time was right, he left the castle and ventured into the forest surrounding the east castle, taking a quick glance around before using the transportation gem Queen Ella had given him in case he had someth