After I Torched Alive, My Alpha Went crazy novel Chapter 195

The Queen Luna's disappointment was evident, and even Nova looked uncomfortable now.

I couldn't help but feel a pang of unease. Estelle might not be likable, but seeing her unravel like this wasn't as satisfying as I thought it would be. "Speak up, Estelle," Queen Luna demanded. "What happened?"

"I—" Estelle started again, but her voice cracked. "It's a misunderstanding, I swear. I didn't take any bribes. The accusations are false!"

Her words felt hollow, and the Queen Luna's expression didn't soften. The Alpha King, still silent, looked at Estelle with an unreadable expression. For once, it seemed even he wasn't going to shield her.

I crossed my arms, my gaze fixed on Estelle. For all her posturing and favor with the Alpha King, she was crumbling under pressure. If she really was guilty, this was only the beginning.

After a moment, I turned my attention to Estelle. Her trembling hands gripped the edges of her dress tightly, and her eyes kept flickering toward the Alpha King, silently pleading for help.

But he stayed still, his silence weighing heavier than the accusations being thrown at her. Her voice quivered as she tried to speak, desperation lacing her words. "Your Majesty, please…" she whispered, but he didn't react. It seemed even he wanted answers now.

The Alpha King kept waiting for an answer. In fact, everyone in the room was watching, their eyes fixed on Estelle.

His expression remained serious as he spoke, his voice calm yet commanding. "Answer the questions, Estelle. And do it quickly."

His words were sharp and loud, ringing through the room. The sheer force of them made Estelle's hands tremble as she clung to the stand, gripping it so tightly that her fingers turned pale.

She still looked at the Alpha King with wide, tear-filled eyes, as if pleading for mercy once again, "I don't understand any of this!" she cried out, her voice breaking with emotion.

Her eyes moved nervously around the room, seeking comfort from anyone. "It wasn't me. It was her!" She pointed frantically at the maid standing just behind her, whose eyes widened at the sudden attention.

The maid stiffened, taking a hesitant step back, but she remained silent. Her quietness only lent credibility to Estelle's accusation.

"She used my name to do everything behind my back!" Estelle continued, her voice growing more desperate with each word. "In fact, all the maids around me used my name to do it secretly, without my knowledge."

Her tears flowed freely now, streaking down her cheeks. "I swear I didn't know anything about this! I've always been with you and Queen Luna. I don't need to do these things to enjoy the life of a princess. My life is already perfect as it is."

Her words lit a spark of courage within me, pushing back the weight of fear that threatened me earlier.

I took a step forward, trying to steady myself. "Your Majesty," I began, my voice softer than I intended but still clear enough to be heard.

"I… I believe we should gather evidence. We can't just rely on accusations. We need proof, something tangible."

The Alpha King's eyes narrowed slightly, but he said nothing. Queen Luna nodded slowly, as if considering my words. She leaned forward slightly, her gaze intense.

"Go on," Queen Luna urged, her voice low but insistent.

I took a breath, my words coming more confidently now. "Until the evidence is gathered, I think Estelle should remain here, in the Alpha King's palace, under watch.

If the investigation proves the accusations true, then Estelle should face banishment, as the laws require."