Chapter 71 Chapter 70
Morticia.
I sat alone in my dimly lit chambers, surrounded by an eerie silence that matched the turmoil within me. The room's ornate decor and heavy, velvet curtains seemed oppressive, suffocating me as I wrestled with my own thoughts. I felt like I was drowning in a sea of emotions, struggling to find my way to the surface.
The Moon Goddess festival had arrived, and while everyone else reveled in the festivities, I found myself trapped in a web of uncertainty and despair. The events of the past few days had left me feeling utterly lost, unable to comprehend the chaos that had unfolded.
I had heard the prophecy – the shocking revelation that Evelyn was the Alpha King's second chance mate. It was as if the world had been turned upside down, and I couldn't shake the feeling of betrayal and hurt. Evelyn, the woman who had been marked as a slave, now held a place of incredible significance in the Alpha King's life. It felt like a cruel joke, a twist of fate that left me seething with anger.
I had tried to reach out to the Alpha King, to understand his motivations and perhaps find some solace in his reassurances, but he had cut himself off from everyone. The once-imposing doors to his chambers were sealed, guarded by an impenetrable silence that matched the chaos in my mind.
And then there was Evelyn. She was in the dungeons, and no one knew why. The uncertainty gnawed at me, leaving me feeling helpless and anxious. I had watched as she was led away, her eyes filled with confusion and fear, and I couldn't shake the satisfaction that had settled in the pit of my stomach even as I struggled to understand what could have happened to warrant such an action.
I knew I couldn't stay idle any longer. I had to confront the Alpha King, to demand answers, but I was wary of facing him. The last thing I wanted was to incur his wrath, something that seemed plausible due to the situation of things right now. Sitting in my chambers, anger and despair warring within me, I couldn't help but feel that everything was falling apart.
I had contemplated killing Evelyn while she was at he dungeons but I didn't know if that would be a good idea right now. Too many things were at stake and everything felt unstable. Unable to bear the tumultuous emotions swirling inside of me, I rose to my feet, immediately walking out of my chambers.
I had no idea of where I was going, only that I was enraged as hell and absolutely nothing was working to alleviate my mood. My legs took me to the stables where I immediately picked up a horse and galloped outside of the castle into the forest ahead, my heart boiling. Tears stung my eyes but I quickly blinked them back, biting my lips to the point of pain, my knuckles turning white as I gripped the reins harshly. Why wasn't anything working in my favor!?
I galloped a little harder, the rushing wind doing little to ease my dark mood. When I finally had a semblance of control, I descended from the horse, trying to catch my breath. I had stopped at a clearing that led to a nearby stream, so I brought the horse for a drink while I washed my face, contemplating what I should do now.
In that moment, I heard a movement behind me, startling me and causing me to stiffen. Alarmed, I stood to my feet, darting my gaze around as I tried to figure out where it came from. Not seeing anyone, I turned back to the stream, still keeping myself alert. I immediately regretted my decision to go out on a run but there I was hardly thinking at the state I was in. I had barely reached the horse when a cloaked figure jumped out of the woods, heading towards me and placing his gloved hands on my lips to prevent me from screaming.
I flailed my arms, trying to get away from him but even that was cute short as the man unsheathed a knife, pressing it against my neck, the bright blade glittering in the sunlight.
"Promise to stay quiet and I will let you go. I do not wish to harm you, only to ask questions." The man whispered into my ears and I nodded my head, my eye widening. When he saw my sincerity, let me go and I rushed away from him, hiding behind the horse in an attempt to shield myself from him.
"Who are you and what do you want!?" I screamed, my voice still shaky from shock. The cloaked figure approached me till he was directly in front of me and I immediately noticed how big he was, he was much larger than I was and he felt dangerous as well.
"Nothing, I just want to ask a few questions and form an alliance with you... If you're willing, of course." He replied, his masked face regarding.
"An alliance... With me? Are you out of your mind?!" I screamed, overwhelmed with anger. The nerve if this bastard!
"At least, you'll hear my questions first before making such an accusation. But, bear this is mind. Whether you agree or not, the possibility of you living this forest alive hangs by a thread. So please, think wisely when you're giving me a reply." He muttered, his cold voice carrying a promise of danger.
I stiffened all over, all the words I wanted to say escaping my lips. "What do you want to ask me?" I finally gritted out after a moment of tense silence.
"I thought you would never ask." He mumbled and j could feel the smile in his voice. "Morticia Albany, would you like to be Queen of Silver Crest Kingdom?" He asked.