Chapter 69: Don't I look okay to you?

*Damon*

“I’m not sure how it spread to the public, but I’m not to blame,” Alpha Ryker said solemnly.

Just as I was about to snap at him, an anxious and panicked voice interrupted.

“...”

My eyebrows knitted together as I tried to determine if I had misheard.

Looking blankly, I raised my head slightly to face Zeeb and asked, “Did you hear that too?” I was referring to the sound.

Zeeb nodded, clearly surprised. “Yes indeed. I think the sound came from upstairs.”

Hearing him say that made my mind tense up. Upstairs? Isn't that where the little girl is?

I remained silent, in daze, not even fully concentrating on what the others were saying.

“King Damon, we shouldn't start up any unnecessary argument. Since the Alpha's present wants to know about the girl brought to the castle, I think you should explain to them.” He sounded serious and determined.

Alpha Brutus chimed. “Yes, Alpha Ryker is right. We shouldn't be kept in the dark about the girl brought here.”

As Alpha Brutus commented, eve