Chapter 72 Unveiling Betrayal

• Blade pondered over the possibility of two individuals who might desire the demise of his mate, Isabella and Azura Ashrak. However, he doubted Isabella's capability to stoop so low as to attempt such a foolish act. Isabella harbored certain apprehensions and prioritized her own safety. Then there was Azura Ashrak, the only woman who had dared challenge him and whom he had publicly humiliated. Azura was the one who potentially could have been involved in this plot. But who else could possibly want him dead? Blade wondered whether someone else, apart from the man whose arm he had severed, wished for his demise. Unless, of course, there was another enemy he was unaware of—Aloric...
• Blade froze as he questioned why he hadn't noticed Aloric's expressions earlier when he had inquired about his mate. Aloric seemed to possess knowledge about Bella's predicament—his expression unmistakably gave it away. Blade, however, hadn't focused on him; he never expected Aloric to be a traitor to the king. Blade couldn't comprehend why Aloric hadn't attempted to harm him after Blade had disgraced him by dishonoring his beloved daughter.
• "Fool..." Blade hissed, shooting a quick glance at Kurt, who seemed to comprehend the situation.