Alpha’s Virgin Wife by Baby Charlene
Chapter 145 The Physician’s Son
Queen Chaska stood calmly, facing the window as she stared at the people moving about. The shocking event that had happened a while ago could still be felt in the air, it was still very obvious.
Never in the history of the seven Mountains had such story been told of or heard. Never. She watched King Dakota as he rode in with Shilah being laid in front of him. And the whole time, all she could do was stare helplessly.
“So, Nosheba has been having a lot going on behind her sleeves?” She murmured to herself, but also to the hearing of her maid behind her.
“I can’t believe I’ve only been a quiet fool the whole time”. She added. Gina glanced at her.
“Uhm … But My Queen, I think it’s a good thing now Queen Nosheba has been exposed. At least, she’s out of the way since the King is definitely not going to forgive her” she said.
“Oh! Don’t be so d*um*b, Gina” Chaska rolled her eyes.
“Don’t you realize it’s just getting worst? Shilah is the King’s favorite, and now she’s been discovered as the pregnant one, what do you think the King’s reaction is going to be? Definitely, his love and attention towards her will increase and I’ll only be nothing but a mere wife”. She exhaled angrily and turned away from the window.
“I’ve been ridiculed for too many times already that I feel I’m losing my place. And now, I think it’s high time I made a decision”.
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Queen Dyani had been pacing round the King’s hallway ever since she heard he had gone to get Shilah. She had been with her maid and was about leaving her to get ready for the banquet when the shocking news got to her.
Oh! She had always known it! She had always known Shilah was innocent but just never knew how to prove it. The poor lady!
Tears wouldn’t stop stalking her cheeks as she placed her palms together and prayed silently – praying for Shilah’s safe arrival. And to think she was actually the one pregnant? How did this ever happen without anyone even noticing??
Goodness!
Finally, she heard multiple footsteps. And turning swiftly, she found the King scurrying in with Shilah in his arms while Pishan, two other guards and the Physician followed right behind him. Oh, no!
“Shilah!” Her cry broke out as she ran towards them but unfortunately couldn’t get to touch her as the King’s pace was too fast.
She was unconscious! She thought.
Her hand went over her lips as she wept bitterly while watching them take Shilah into the King’s room. She doesn’t deserve this! She doesn’t, at all!
“Why are you alone, Mato? Where is your son?” She heard Pishan ask as they went in and shut the door.
“I do not know his whereabouts. I’ve been looking for him for a long time now” the Physician replied and the next that followed were muffled conversations.
Tears kept streaming down Dyani’s cheeks and not able to contend it any further, she ran away.
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Her angry footsteps could be heard as she marched towards the gates of the dungeon. Eyes teared up and sore, she made to walk further but was pulled back by the guards stationed at the entrance.
“No!! Let me go!” She yelled at the top of her voice.
“Don’t touch me! Let me go!!”
The guards wouldn’t say they were surprised as a lot of people had been angry at Nosheba.
“I’m sorry, My Queen, but we are not permitted to let anyone in” one of the guards replied as he struggled to hold her, finding it interesting that the third Queen could actually be that angry.
“You have to let me in! Just let me in!” She cried out and tried wriggling away from their grasp, but it was impossible.
And when she stopped struggling, she spotted Nosheba’s cell a little distance aqua. And although, she couldn’t see her face, she could tell she was the one from the hem of the familiar dress that touched the locks. It was obvious she was sitting on the floor.
“I know you can hear me, Nosheba!” She panted heavily.
“You evil witch! I know you can hear me!!
“I’ve always known you to be so cruel and foolish and tried avoiding you as much as possible, but today – you crossed the line!!! How could you even be so heartless to put an innocent lady out there in that condition?? How could you be so evil to set her up to her own death?? All for what?? For fame?? Power??” She paused and sniffed.
“I promise you, Nosheba, you are going to pay for this. By the moon, you will die a terrible death and much worst than you had planned for Shilah. That’s a promise!”
And with a little more whimper, she turned around and left.
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A WHILE LATER ✍️
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The room was quiet, and calm.
The Physician – Mato – could be seen gently scrubbing Shilah’s forehead with the w*et towel as she slept deeply. Her chapped lips had been moisturized, her w*et ruffled hair had been smoothly brushed and made to fall over her shoulders, her hands and legs had also been moisturized, Mato had f0rced down some herbs down her lips and the whole time, King Dakota stood and watched closely like he was watching a real tournament.
He sat on the edge of his table and watched as the Physician ma*s*saged her head with the w*et towel and it got him a little worried – how deeply she had been sleeping.
“How is she doing?” He decided to ask after what seemed like forever, his hands touching his jaws. Mato dipped the towel into the bowl of water, squeezed it out and placed it back on her forehead.
“Her fever has gotten worst, My King” he replied.
“But she’ll be fine”.
King Dakota studied her pale face from where he sat.
“Why has she been sleeping the whole time?” He asked.
“She obviously lost consciousness before you found her and I think it’s actually a good thing you found her when you did, My King, because her condition had gotten really critical. She looked like she had been beaten by the rain and was suffering from cold, and her skin looked so uncared for. It also looked like she had been starving. It’s actually a miracle the baby is still in good condition”. Mato enthused and King Dakota tool in a deep breath the moment he spoke the last words.
It was so relieving.
“Is there….is there something I should do? Or something she needs to recover faster?” He asked, sounding like a man that was ready to give up the whole world at that moment.
“For now, all she needs is rest and in a short time from now, she should be awake. And when she’s awake, all she’ll be needing is adequate food and more rest. You should send for me to check up on her the moment that happens” Mato replied and King Dakota bobbed his head as he took everything down.
“Thank you, Mato. You have done well”.
He ma*s*saged her head some more, and guessing it was enough already, he dropped the towel and stood up afterwards.
“I beg to take my leave now, My King” he bowed his head.
“And by the way, congratulations”.
“Thank you, Mato” he waved a hand.
“But I’m sure you’re aware we have a pending discussion as regards to how Nosheba had been able to manipulate the test results under your watch”.
Tension prickled through the Physician’s skin immediately, hearing of the very topic he’s been dreading the whole time.
Oh! Of course, he had been so sure the King would bring it up.
“I uhm….” He paused and cleared his throat.
“I know, My King. And to be honest I am actually confused because… I was so sure those results were being protected as no one had access to the room apart from me and my….” He paused on his words, the realization dawning on him.
No, it couldn’t be possible.
“I will get to the root of it, My King” he added with a bow.
King Dakota dismissed him as he walked p@sshim, going to the bed to sit. The door went open and shut and he knew it was the Physician leaving.
And alone with Shilah, he took her soft palm into his. Her face….she looked so innocent. Oh! How much he has missed her!
He gave her hand a gentle kiss and rested it on his chest. He wasn’t going to let go, not until she was finally awake.
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Leaving the King’s room, Mato became worried as his mind drifted to his son. It was so unusual of him to go missing – especially at such critical moment – knowing the King needed their attention. Where could he be??
Deep in thoughts, he walked at a leveled pace and was about approaching his quarters when someone came running towards him.
“Mato! Mato!” The female panted heavily, making him stop abruptly and look at her.
“Something has happened! Your son….!”