Alpha’s Virgin Wife by Baby Charlene
Chapter 240 Riding To The King
A tear slipped Shilah’s eyes, watching the baby in the woman’s arms. At that point, she could feel her heart beating faster. The same feeling she had gotten on the night her baby was born, was the same feeling spiralling through her as she stared at them. She could hardly breathe.
With shaky hands, she got off her horse and took disbelieving steps towards them. Raviv was already on his feet but didn’t go close to his wife as he feared what might happen next.
Ora, on the other hand, was drenched in fear and it was just one thing restricting her from throwing the baby on the ground to run for her dear life. That one thing, was the love she had developed for him over the past months.
As Shilah ambled towards her, she felt her head spinning and everything around screaming danger. Her breath hitched, her throat swiftly went dry and with wobbling legs, she took some retreating steps.
But soon, Shilah was in front of her and with wavering breath, she carefully collected the baby from her. As she did, she felt everything become still. A cold ardour sizzled through her, making her jerk for a second and providing her with a feeling as wild as climax.
That very moment she took the baby in her arms, unexplainable peace dwelt immediately. Peace that couldn’t be fathomed. It was just like a missing piece of her had been found, a missing hole in her heart had been fixed.
“Oh…” she uttered in a shaky breath as she tenderly placed the baby on her chest while wrapping her arms around him like he was so fragile.
The baby burped on her chest and that only increased the wildness she felt. It was a feeling that was second to none, a feeling she could never trade for anything.
“My son…”, she broke down, tears burning her eyes with her lower lip trembling.
No other confirmation was needed, she could feel it so deep in her heart. The baby in her arms, was indeed her son – the very human she created.
For the first time in two months, she wept. She broke her own promise and wept heartily. The bundle of joy in her arms was a moment she had been craving for – a moment that had kept her going.
She sniffled and withdrew the baby from her chest to look into hir face. Goodness! His eyes! He had the King’s eyes! She was her son…! The Spirits didn’t fail her. They didn’t forsake her! They promised and made it a reality.
“Words can never explain how much I’ve missed you”, she whimpered into his face. “But I want you to know I did. So much”.
Her eyes had become sorely red and with more tears, she placed him back on her chest.
“You two”, one of the sisters stepped forward, glaring at Raviv and his wife. “How could you be so evil to do this to a mother? How COULD YOU be so heartless to take another woman’s joy just to satisfy yours?”
Contrition was all over Raviv while Ora was down with tears. She kept her head bowed and wept silently while fiddling with her hands.
“They should be burnt to the ground. They do not deserve mercy”, Sukie stepped out and said. And that was the moment Ora’s eyes left the ground.
“No! Please!” She wavered. “Please! Please! I beg you! It…it was never intentional!”
“Yes! We never wanted to do it”, Raviv dived in, fear reflecting in his eyes.
“Never?” Another sister scoffed. “We just caught you trying to elope with the child. Even when you saw us running, you continued running. The nerves to lie to our faces!”
“I just needed a child of my own”, Ora whimpered. “I… I have been barren for so long, I didn’t know what to do. Every day, I prayed to the Guardians to give me a child. And that night when I found this baby, I felt it was my answered prayer. I fell in love with him from that moment and couldn’t let him go. It’s been two months…! Two months of taking care of him and being his mother. I’m so sorry, I just didn’t want to lose him”.
Shilah was backing them the whole time as she closed her eyes while holding her son dearly to her chest. Ora went on her knees, not minding the fact that Shilah was backing her.
“I know I have caused you pain. But from the depth of my heart, I need you to know I’m sorry. Please…! I am truly sorry. I was just being desperate. Spare my life! I beg you!”
Shilah said nothing still and that only increased Ora’s fears as she couldn’t tell what the angry mother was thinking. Anything could be going through her mind… anything at all.
Suddenly, young Zinnia stepped forward, her face being all covered in guilt. With her head bowed, she stood in front of Shilah.
“Please… I know what they did is wrong, but they’re still my parents and I cannot afford to lose them. My step mother was only being desperate, she’s always longed for a child. So, I might understand why she couldn’t let go of your child. They’re wrong, but please, forgive them”.
There was silence afterward and that put everyone in suspense, wondering what Shilah’s decision would be. The new Shilah they knew was likely to punish them, but with all the pleas, they were beginning to think if she’d have a change of heart.
Shilah stayed reticent for sometime, holding onto her baby. It took a lot of time before she finally sniffed and turned to face the woman. Upon seeing her eyes, Ora startled. They were looking so red, swollen and angry. She could clearly see the detest in them and the urge to hurt her. It made her cringe and take some steps back.
With her son still in her arms, Shilah stormed toward her, her angry gaze pinned on her face. Badly, she wanted to extend her hand and watch the man and woman ch*oke to death. She wanted to lift them in the air and watch them gasp for breath. Badly, she wanted them to suffer. But, considering she owed the little girl a favour…
“You do not deserve any mercy from me”, she said with gritted teeth. “But, for the sake of your sensible daughter, I’ll let you go – just this time. But, I’d advise you to go far away – as far away as possible from me. Because the next time I set my eyes on you, believe me, I’ll burn everything inside of you”.
And with that said, she turned and flounced away, returning to her horse. Ora ran to Raviv and hugged him, crying on his shoulders. Zinnia was confused as she looked at her parents, then at the witches. She contemplated on who to follow. Of course, she’d want to be with her family, but considering her betrayal, she feared they might k*il*l her.
Sukie noticed the fear and confusion in her eyes. The rest of the witches were already getting on their horses, along with Shilah. But Sukie hesitated and proceeded to meet the young girl.
“Hey”, she cooed as she touched the girl’s shoulders. “Are you fine? Is there… something bothering you?”
But Zinnia simply shook her head. A part of her was actually very scared, but she didn’t want to say it out. She looked at her step mother who was still crying on her father’s shoulders and felt she must hate her already. How would she go back to them? Can she ever be accepted?
“The girl comes with us,” Shilah suddenly said from her horse.
She had successfully tied her son to herself, using his wrap which she knotted to the back of her neck while it held him in front of her. She wanted to watch him throughout the ride. So, keeping him in that position was safer.
“You want her to come with us?” Sister Elphaba asked.
“Yes. The heart of her parents are too poisonous right now, she shouldn’t be with them. Perhaps, some time from now, she might come back to them. But for now, she needs to be away”, Shilah answered.
And with that, she got her horse moving, not sparing another glance at the rest of the witches.
Her mind was too occupied with the thoughts of meeting with the King.