"Darren, find out how Sylvan died," Leon ordered his beta as soon as they arrived in the palace.
"Sylvan has died?" Darren was shocked to learn that.
"Yes. I saw his son in the market," Leon stated.
Darren bowed. "I will return with the desired information soon, Your Grace." However, he didn't leave right away. "I've been with Crown Prince Leon for a long time. I never saw him troubled in the way he's these days. If His Grace has something to share with this beta of his, then he can," he said in a humble tone, hoping to give some comfort to Leon.
"Aren't you loyal to my father?" Leon asked.
"I am, but I am also your beta. If His Grace thinks that I will inform His Majesty, then he's wrong. He also knows all of this," Darren proclaimed. Leon couldn't deny his claims. His beta had remained quiet for whatever he did.
"Father will not make me the Alpha King," Leon revealed to him.
