Chapter 168
After sulking and drinking for several minutes, I decided enough was enough. Lots of things weren’t adding up, including the video between Odessa and Marcellus.
I walked out of my suite, my hair a little messy as I sniffled. A few maids were whispering to themselves in a corner of the dimly lit hallway and didn’t notice me stepping out.
“So the witch bride is finally locked up in the dungeons where she belongs.” One said with a snigger, causing me to clench my jaw.
I walked closer to them with slow and steady steps, dimming my eyes as they laughed silently at the first one’s comment.
“And I’m hearing rumors that Luna Queen Celine and the Alpha King are getting back together.” Another one chimed in.
“Finally. That’s long overdue.” The first one said with a whisper before scoffing. “The Alpha King made a mistake bringing in that witch.”
“Haven’t you heard what happened at the event hall tonight?” A third one whispered. “The Alpha King’s Witch bride is actually his ’hybrid bride’. Odessa is a—”
“One more word about her and I’ll make you eat your tongue.” I couldn’t take it anymore and interrupted with a snarl, causing all three of them to freeze.
Their bodies shook with fear but I didn’t care as I walked to them and stood behind them, looking down at them with suppressed anger that threatened to boil out.
“All three of you, pack your shit and get out of the mansion. You’re fired. You can go ahead and run your mouth outside.” I continued coldly. “But just know I’ll bash your skulls if I hear any more of your bullshit outside. Now scram!”
My voice boomed at the end, causing them to stumble in shock before they scurried forward while I watched with disdain.
Gossip irritates me…
’Which is why you should’ve slashed off their heads instead of talking much.’ Damon commented in my head, sighing. ’Anyway, where are we headed to?’
I drew in a deep breath before I continued moving forward, my jaw tense with resolution. “To get some answers.”
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I arrived at Elder Davina’s residence, walking into the compound with a solemn expression. There were a few maids outside, tending to plants and giggling to themselves in their white dresses.
I squinted my eyes when I saw this until they noticed me and quickly bowed.
“Good evening, Alpha King.” They greeted me in unison but I merely nodded in response as my gaze trailed up the building.
“I’m here to see Elder Davina. Is she
Before I could finish that question, I spotted the Elder walking out of the building, her staff in her hand and her robe blowing into the wind.
However, my eyebrows furrowed when I saw who she was walking with.
“Lucinda?” I called with confusion, watching as the witch stared at me with hesitation.
But soon, contempt flashed in her eyes as she spoke up. “Greetings again, Alpha King. I see you’ve decided to finally step out of your mansion to grace us ’insects’.”
She was referring to my last words to the elites before I left with Odessa. Well, fuck her.
“Elder Davina, what’s the meaning of this?” I turned my gaze to the Elder and raised a questioning eyebrow, causing her to sigh lightly.
“I’ll advise you to control your tongue, priestess Lucinda.” Elder Davina glanced at the witch and muttered, causing the latter to harrumph silently.
After that little exchange, Elder Davina brought her gaze back to me and spoke with an apologetic tone. “My meeting with the Luminari Coven witch isn’t a casual one, Alpha King. She’s informed me that the Luminari Coven will be sending down delegates to discuss Odessa’s case.”
I clicked my tongue, staring directly at Lucinda now. “Well, well, well. I didn’t realize our pack’s spiritual leader now doubles as the Alpha King, witch.”
Her robe from earlier seemed cleaner now, and the injuries that had been present on her body were healed—all probably the work of magic.
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“I gave my message to the Elder because she’s more reasonable. Something I can’t say about you or your Luna Queen.” Lucinda said, folding her arms in front of her chest.
As soon as she said that, I got in front of her in the blink of an eye, glaring at her. She was shaken at first but then stood her ground, staring up at me with a firm look in her eyes.
“Alpha King, please.” Elder Davina whispered with a frustrated tone, but I only glanced at her before I finally took a step away from Lucinda.
“What are your witches going to discuss? Taking her back to the coven?” I asked, eyeing Lucinda who parted aside strands of her hair with enough sass to put a high school teenager to shame.
“You’ll have to find out when they arrive. It shouldn’t take more than two days.” She responded simply, glancing briefly at Elder Davina and giving her a nod. “Anyway, my entourage is waiting for me close to the pack gates. Good night.”
She proceeded to walk past me, clutching her robe as if she were afraid of it getting stained on the floor.
However, when she got to the compound gate, she paused, glancing back at me.
“I’ll advise you to keep an eye out for the Luna Queen. Even a blind man will know that she’s up to no good.”
I was stunned at first, confused about why she would say something to defend Odessa. Or, maybe she was saying it to save face.
Whatever the reason was, she didn’t bother elaborating further and continued walking, leaving Elder Davina and me in silence.
The few maids loitering around quickly scurried into the building, bowing in front of Elder Davina and me as they did.
“I visited Odessa tonight.” Elder Davina suddenly remarked, forcing me to bring my gaze to her as she walked over and stood beside me.
I remained silent but the look on my face was enough to tell her that I was listening.
“While I admit that the destruction she caused was… Unfortunate, I also want to put it out there that I believe her concerning that video.”