Alpha’s Virgin Wife by Baby Charlene
Chapter 206 Embracing The Truth
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WIND WALKER MOUNTAIN
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Dyani kept watching her back as she walked down the lonely path leading to the cliff. For over three years of getting married to the King, that was actually the first time she felt she was doing something wrong – something guilty.
She had dressed as simple as possible and continued looking around to be sure she wasn’t being watched or followed. And finally, she got to the cliff.
“Where is he?” She snarked in a mutter, taking her eyes around. She didn’t have the patience to stand there for upto a minute with the rate at which her heart was thumping heavily. Besides, she wasn’t so sure she’d find him there anyway since it was five days ago they were meant to meet.
She scoured her eyes angrily, and just when she was about giving up, she heard his voice:
“I knew you would come”.
The voice had come from above and darting her eyes to that direction, she found him relaxed on the tree in front of her. Oh ..
He was eating an apple and with a smile, he jumped down.
“Hello, Dyani” He beamed.
“So, you were up there the whole time and just watched me looking for you?” She asked with a scold.
“And you were supposed to be here five days ago, Dyani. I actually knew you’d come, and that’s the reason I didn’t stop coming to wait for you”. his words made her go mousy as she lowered her eyes to the floor.
“I…I can’t stay here for long, Griffin. What did you want to discuss with me?”
“I had no plans of keeping you here, actually. Come on” tilting his head, he began walking away and Dyani followed.
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Walking behind him, Dyani kept observing how better he looked – better than the last time she had known him years ago. Unlike her who had gotten touched by motherhood, Griffin was still looking so young and fresh, and of course, handsome. Staring at him brought back so many memories – memories she didn’t want to keep.
Shortly, they arrived at a little house which Griffin opened and went in while Dyani followed. Getting in, she noticed it was well arranged and beautiful. Well, Griffin had always been a man of taste.
“You live here?” She asked as she danced her eyes around while standing still.
“Yes. Please, take a seat” Griffin pulled out a seat in front of the table and she took it. “So. What can I get you?”
“What are you doing here, Griffin?” She asked instead. “I… I thought you traveled? How come you’re here?”
“You’re right. I traveled right after you had gotten married to the Alpha King. You know it wasn’t easy on me, I… just needed to clear my head and make more money”.
Dyani stared down at the table bashfully. “So, why didn’t you just return to the Fire Wing Mountain? Why are you here of all places? Worst, you even have a house?”
“I just came in here less than two weeks ago. And I wouldn’t deny it – I really wanted to see you ’cause I .. missed you”
“Griffin!” She quickly looked at him and gasped. “Please, you can’t be saying that to me. I’m actually here because I respect you and still want to know why you’re really here”.
“Seriously, Dyani? Stop acting like I’m meant to be heartless. We both, we shared something big together! We were childhood friends and grew up to be lovers! We had dreams, Dyani. Have you forgotten all the nights we’d lie on the field, gazing at the stars and thinking of how beautiful our children would be? Have you forgotten the names we picked for all of them? Cara was among, and that was what you named your daughter with the Alpha King!” Dyani had lowered her gaze to the table again, her heart thumping very fast.
“I loved you dearly, Dyani. I couldn’t see myself being with anyone else but you. We both – we were just perfect together, but not until the Alpha King set his eyes on you and told your father he wanted to marry you. He married you away from me, yet he doesn’t treat you the way you deserve!”
“How can you say that, Griffin?” She snapped, but her tone was weak. “The… The Alpha King has been very nice to me. He’s a good father to my daughter”.
“Really? Do not fool me, Dyani. Badnews travels faster”.
Silence dropped next – one that nearly stretched for close to a minute.
“I’m sorry Griffin. I ..I know you did love me, but things do not always go as we plan. I am a married woman now and would really want it to remain that way”.
“I have no plans of ruining it, either” Griffin sighed. “I just want us to be friends, Dyani. At least, we were from before we became lovers. And… since we can’t be lovers anymore, at least we should be friends. I’m not asking for too much, am I? Or . have you decided to make me your enemy because you’re married to the Alpha King?”
Dyani said nothing.
“All I want is to be friends” He continued. “You visit me, we have lunch and probably take some walks at times. You should be okay with that. Right?”
“I’m sorry, but … I don’t think I can do that, Griffin” She shook her head. “I know your intentions may be pure but someone else might have the wrong interpretation if they see us together and I wouldn’t want that to happen. The Alpha King may not be really nice to me, but I am his wife and should be faithful to him. So, I’m sorry, but this would be the last time we’d see each other” She drew her chair backwards and stood up.
“And just so you know, I do value the memories we shared and I sincerely wish you find someone better. Goodbye, Griffin” And with that said, she walked out of the house while Griffin watched feebly.
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IN THE WOODS ✍️
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Shilah and Nosheba didn’t stop riding until it was nightfall. They had to tie the horse and camp for the night.
Seated in front of the burning woods, Shilah felt her eyes glistening and her throat burning with so much hunger. Nosheba had given her something to eat, so she couldn’t understand why she was still feeling that way. It was actually a different kind of hunger – a craving she couldn’t understand and it got worst each time she looked at Nosheba. Thus, she had to sit in such a way she couldn’t see her face.
She stared into the burning flames, imagining everything she had been through and what her future would prolly look like. Who would have thought that the same powerless Shilah that was always being bullied was actually like an hybrid? Who would’ve thought she’d become so used in travelling and camping in the woods? How much a lot can change…
“What are you going to Azalea to do?” Nosheba suddenly asked, snapping into her thoughts.
Shilah had actually told her her destination was Azalea village after asking her to give her a ride there and of course, Nosheba agreed.
“Personal reasons” she muttered.
“I see. I’m sorry about your son, Shilah. But, I believe he’ll be found soon” Nosheba added, making Shilah throw a backward glance at her
“What changed you, Nosheba?” Shilah asked after a while. “What happened to the evil in you?”
The question struck hard at Nosheba, but she smiled as she caressed her tummy.
“A lot of things” She shrugged.
“After I got banished, I struggled to survive on my own. One day, I tried stealing from some travelers, but I got caught and discovered they were hunters. They captured me and took me to their camp where I got locked up beside a certain woman. This woman…she was so nice to me and told me stories of herself. She made me understand I could be something bigger and better.
“The Hunters had wanted to sell me out, but on the way, a young wolf saved me. He fought off the Hunters, but by the time he was done, he already had a poisonous arrow to his chest. He died because of me and that very instance, I realized how foolish and selfish I had been. This life I’m living, Shilah, is a second chance and I intend to used it properly. My previous life took my fame, title and children away from me, but this new life” She paused and touched her big tummy with a warm smile. “I plan on making it a great one. Although, it has not really been easy on me. I get to pick herbs and sell to herbal. Sometimes, I do house jobs for people and get paid in return”.
Shilah glanced at her again, feeling that intense hunger that made her look away.
“Who is the father of your child?” She asked without looking at her. “Doesn’t it bother you? In a week or so, you should be giving birth to a child that would grow up without a father?”
Nosheba’s eyes fluttered as the question made her a little nervous. “The father of this child isn’t important anymore, Shilah. I made a mistake, but I’m willing to embrace it now”.
Silence dropped next.
“I think I’m feeling sleepy already. Goodnight”. Nosheba murmured, but Shilah said nothing and only listened to the rustling sound of leaves.
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NEXT DAY ✍️
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Shilah and Nosheba rode for hours until finally, they got to Azalea village where Shilah got off the horse.
“Are you sure you want to stop here, Shilah? I could take you further” Nosheba proposed, seated comfortably on the horse.
“No, I’m fine here” Shilah objected. “Thank you for your help so far”.
Adjusting her bag, she began walking away.
“Shilah!” She stopped when she heard her name and turned to face Nosheba. “Thank you for trusting me”, Nosheba had a light smile on her face as she made the statement. But Shilah, having too many thoughts running through her mind didn’t even know what a smile on her lips felt like anymore.
So, she simply nodded and continued on her way.
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She walked all the way to the same house she never thought she’d be returning to in such short while, to the same house the mother in her didn’t want to be.
Unwanted tears built up in her eyes and as she approached the door, the elderly woman stepped out. She had her walking stick, of course, and gave a cranky look at Shilah as she got closer.
Shortly,, they stood in front of each other with silence speaking first.
“I’m ready” Shilah finally said. “I’m ready to learn the truth, become stronger and do what the Spirits wants of me”.
The old woman’s lips stretched in a smile as she muttered: “I knew you’d be back”.