Chapter 103 Uncovering the Plot

POV Queen Portia

My sister Markita's mind linked me and told me Lisandra had confessed and I should meet her at a designated location. Titan and I hurried to the town, flying on our dragons quickly. We opened the door and saw Lisandra sitting hunched back with a tear-stained face. I looked at Lisandra, determination burning in my eyes. "If you do not confess, I will have no choice but to take you back to court and face Prince Andy. But I assure you, I will do everything I can to protect you." Lisandra's eyes widened with fear. "No, Portia, Please! You don't understand. If Prince Andy finds out I've talked, he will send his men after me. I know too much; that's why I was in this city in the first place. I will need to relocate when you leave."

I considered her words carefully. It was clear that Lisandra was caught in the clutches of a dangerous scheme, and I couldn't disregard that. "Lisandra, if you trust me and tell me what Prince Andy is planning, I can help you. We will find a way to keep you safe." With a mixture of relief and apprehension, Lisandra nodded. "Okay, Portia. I'll trust you. But please, promise to keep me hidden and change my identity." I nodded and led her to a safe house where we could talk freely without the prying eyes of the castle. "From now on, you'll be Lena Poona. Change your blonde hair colour to black and always wear a scarf over your face to hide your identity. Dress like an old woman so no one suspects a thing."

Lisandra took a deep breath, ready to share the dangerous truth weighing heavily on her shoulders. "Prince Andy wanted to get rid of your two eldest brothers, leaders of Court One and Two, to make way for himself. He considered himself the only true heir in line for the throne. He would stop at nothing to achieve his goal, Portia. You were lucky. He intended to kill you immediately. If it weren't for your powerful husband and the repercussions when he is found out, you would be dead." He knew you were getting too close to the truth. So he had to stop you even if it meant to kill your unborn child.

If King Leo discovers this information, he will go on a killing rampage, so I must let the truth remain in my family. I listened intently, feeling shock, anger, and gratitude. "Are you willing to tell my father all of this?" I asked, hoping she would be brave enough to stand up against Prince Andy.

Lysander straightened her back, determination shining in her eyes. "Yes, Portia. I will tell your Father everything. It's time we put an end to Prince Andy's deceit."

With a renewed sense of purpose, I embraced Lisandra, realising she must have lived in fear of losing her children, so she became compliant with my evil brother's wicked schemes. We would face the truth together, no matter the consequences. The Dragon Kingdom would be protected, and justice would prevail.

My siblings and I returned to the Palace with Lisandra accompanying us. I returned to the magnificent Palace, my heart heavy with the weight of the truth I held. Determination and courage fueled every step I took as I made my way towards my Father's chambers. The grand doors swung open, revealing a familiar sight - my Father, seated on his ornate throne, his eyes lighting up with delight at seeing his daughters.

"Portia, my dear!" he exclaimed, a smile gracing his face. "How are you? Are you strong enough to be riding about? Did King Leo permit you to continue the investigation? Have you gathered the evidence we need?"

I nodded, the gravity of the situation settling upon us. "Father, we need to talk," I said softly, my voice filled with trepidation and determination.

As we conversed, I revealed what Lisandra had confided in me. Anger surged through my Father's veins, his face contorted with rage and disbelief. His booming voice filled the room as he ordered Prince Andy to be summoned immediately.

The news of Prince Andy's impending arrival only stoked the flames of my Father's fury. He wasted no time issuing a stern decree, calling upon the Kitchen staff from every court. The severity of the situation demanded drastic measures, and my Father made it clear that no food was to be sent across court boundaries. He reinforced the gravity of the problem, warning that any trespassers found would face the punishment of death.

With each passing moment, the health of my brother, Prince Edward, deteriorated further. His once strong lungs were now coagulated, making it increasingly difficult for him to breathe. The urgency to uncover the truth became even more crucial, for his life hung in the balance.

As we anxiously waited for Prince Andy's arrival, my Father took swift action. He dispatched guards to Andy's court, determined to uncover hidden truths. What they discovered sent shockwaves through the palace walls. Our last sister, my Father's youngest daughter, bound by ropes to a bed, sat there in her heavily pregnant state. My Father, in a mixture of concern and disbelief, demanded answers. Our youngest sister, with her face stained with tears, confessed through sobs that Prince Andy himself was the Father of her child. The revelation pierced through my heart like a dagger, leaving me speechless.

How much darker could Prince Andy's evil deeds become? Realising his true nature hit me with a force I could hardly comprehend. The game of power, betrayal, and treachery seemed to know no bounds within the walls of our Palace.

But this revelation only fueled my determination to protect my family and seek justice. My Father and I vowed to unveil the full extent of Prince Andy's darkness. The journey ahead would be treacherous, the path uncertain, but we were ready to face whatever lay ahead. The story of the Queen of Poland and Dragon Princess and her quest for truth and justice was far from over. With every new revelation, we vowed to rise stronger, to break the curse that had haunted our family for generations and bring light back into our lives. And so, with a newfound resolve burning within our hearts, we prepared to confront Andy and expose his wickedness to the world. The battle for justice had just begun, and we were ready to fight until the end.

My Beloved Readers,

Now that more evidence is available against the evil Prince Andy, how will he be punished? Read on to find out.

Love Always,

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