Presley's eyes widened, her composure shattering at the Alpha King's command. "No, you cannot do this to me, Your Majesty," she protested, taking quick, frantic steps toward him. She remained convinced that Huxley would never truly cross her, confident that her father's influence over the council members made her untouchable.
"Father, let's handle this internally," Gideon interjected while staying pragmatic. "Strip the Luna Queen of her titles and privileges until she understands the gravity of her actions. With the current situation regarding the hunters becoming increasingly chaotic, a sudden, public removal of the Luna Queen could leave our administration vulnerable."
Huxley went rigid as he weighed the political consequences against his personal rage. After a long silence, he slowly nodded in agreement.
