, Three Wishes , One Alpha's Fatal Betrayal 11.6 % Chapter 26 After a while , Arnold left as well . Liora stayed in the garden a moment longer to collect herself , then entered the castle with her prepared gifts . Even before stepping inside , she could hear Alex's cheerful laughter . As she entered the room , the lively atmosphere in the hall seemed to freeze for a moment . At the same time , the smiles vanished from her mother - in - law and Josiah's face . The only one who greeted her warmly was Arnold's grandmother , who beamed and said , " Liora , there you are ! Come closer and let me see - have you lost weight ? " Liora paid no mind to the subtle looks directed at her as she walked over to her grandmother . " Grandmother , I've come to see you . " " Ah . " The old lady's face lit up with a warm smile . She pulled Liora down to sit beside her , then frowned . " Why have you lost so much weight ? Is Arnold treating you poorly ? Tell me , and I'll make sure he gets an earful ! " Liora maintained her composed smile , slipping into the familiar role she had played countless times before . " No , Grandmother , I've just been busy lately . " The truth was , after deciding to separate from Arnold , there had been a period when her mood had been so low she could barely eat . More recently , she had been immersing herself in learning about jewelry design , spending late nights poring over materials and notes . In her focus , she often forgot to eat . Just then , a sharp , mocking voice interrupted . " Busy with work ? For those who don't know , you still think you have such a key role in the pack . " Josiah's mother , Victoria , sat nearby , radiating the air of a noblewoman . She took a delicate sip of her tea before continuing , her tone cold . " If managing the pack's affairs is too burdensome for you , I'd be happy to take over . After all , your only real responsibilities should be raising your child and thinking about how to win Arnold's favor. " Josiah quickly chimed in with a grin , " Exactly ! Not that it matters much - most of Silvermoon doesn't see her as the Luna anyway . " The old lady bristled at their words , her expression darkening as she prepared to rebuke them . But before she could , Liora seized the moment to speak . " I've already forwarded all the information I have regarding Silvermoon . Once the handover is complete , I won't be involved in the pack's affairs any longer . " Her calm yet resolute declaration left both Josiah and Victoria visibly stunned ... ( 0 ) ( 0 ) 07:21 Title: Crown of Vengeance In "Crown of Vengeance" by CrushReel, delve into a gripping tale of betrayal and redemption. Unravel the intricate web of deceit as a woman's life is shattered by family secrets and a tragic twist of fate. Amid themes of revenge, family dynamics, and dark revelations, this ongoing drama unfolds within the walls of a mysterious mansion where past wrongs resurface to haunt the present. Discover the depths of human emotion as our protagonist navigates a world filled with deception and hidden agendas. What sets "Crown of Vengeance" apart is its nuanced exploration of complex relationships and the quest for justice in the face of overwhelming odds. Available to read at CrushReel, this story promises a riveting journey through the shadows of the past towards a future where truth may ultimately prevail.