Chapter 131 Truths And Pledges

• Lilith's POV
• When Shayla told her secret, the castle felt quiet. I stood there with my heart beating fast as her shaky words filled the heavy air. “I didn't want to, Your Highness. I promise! It just… he said he’d keep me safe, and I thought—”
• “Stop!” I said quickly. The worried maid quieted down with her eyes big with fear. “You’ve talked enough for now.” I looked at the closest guard. “Go and get Dale right now.”