Alpha’s Virgin Wife by Baby Charlene
Chapter 245 The Walters
Shilah and the King were up early the next morning, considering the task they had for the day.
She had broken the news of their new home to her sisters the previous day and it brought nothing short of joy to them. But she also told them she wouldn’t be going with them for the first time as she had somewhere to go with the King. Hence, Pishan was the one a*s*signed to lead them.
She was in the room with the King, trying to dress the baby when one of the guards knocked and gained permission to enter.
“Greetings, My King. Greetings, Queen Shilah”, the young man bowed humbly.
“Greetings to you too”, Shilah responded.
“What is the problem, Nahele?” King Dakota asked.
“Sorry for the interruption, My King, but some people are here to see you – the families of Walter. They claim their house was burnt to the ground yesterday and currently have no place to stay. So, they’re seeking for help”, The guard reported.
The moment Shilah heard that, an ugly feeling gurlged into her system. Her hands paused on her son’s dress as she looked up at the guard.
“Their house was burnt to the ground? Did they say how?” The King asked with a crumpled look.
“No. They just said it started from nowhere and before they could get help, it was too late for them”.
There was a brief silence. Then, the King stood up.
“Alright, then. Take me to them”.
“Wait…!” Shilah interrupted and stood up. The King and the guard looked at her.
“Uhm…they are my family, the family I grew up with” .
“They are?” The King arches his brows, surprised. And Shilah nodded.
“Can I…be the one to attend to them?” She inquired timidly. Her request didn’t sit so well with the King, it refected on his face.
“Please… Since I haven’t seen them in a long time and I’d really want to do the honors”. Shilah coaxed.
And giving thoughts to her reasons, the King decided to permit it. “Go ahead, then. Let me know when you’re done”, he took her position beside the baby.
“Thank you, My King”, Shilah bowed and left with the guard.
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So many thoughts flashed through her head as she walked down the walkway with the guard. She had expected the Walters to come to the King for help, but now they’re finally there, she couldn’t let them get it.
She was confused and pondered her mind around Dyani’s words, “I cannot believe you rode all the way to their place just to render them homeless.”
“But, why do you need to do it? You already got what you wanted, Shilah. You should be happy”.
Her heart began beating heavily as her conscience questioned her humanity. Was she truly changing a lot? Few months ago, she would never have the heart to do this to anyone. But now, she could do it without blinking. Was she becoming more of evil and less of the Shilah she was known to be?
She didn’t notice the maids paying courtesy to her on the way as her mind was occupied with contradicting thoughts. But finally, she and the guard got to the hall where her family was.
She slowed down her steps as she began taking a good look at them, same way they are shocked upon seeing her.
At first, when they saw the elegant lady in black cloak walking through the door, they never thought it was Shilah. The lady looked too cold, strict and powerful with dark eyes. But when they took a proper look at the face, they could finally recognize the Shilah in her.
Gasps of surprises rippled through them as they exchanged glances at each other, finding it hard to believe. Though, they had heard rumours of how much she changed, they just never expected it to be that much.
Shilah had a repugnant look on her face as she stared at them. The entire family was there – her foster parents, Ina, Vanessa, Pia, Evo. They were all present.
She had been battling with her conscience a while ago, but now that she’s finally set her eyes on them, only one advice came to her head. And that was the advice she had gotten from Bastet.
“Never fall for the pitiful looks on the faces of others. Some are chameleons and only carried it on ’cause they needed it”.
“Bless Selene’s name! Shilah?” Mrs. Walter called softly, her hand on her chest. “I cannot believe this is you. You have…”, she ran a head-to-toe stare at her. “… you have grown so big”.
“And….more beautiful” Ina chuckled lightly.
There was a brief silence. Mr. Walter and Evo were filled with shock and guilt, they could not utter a word. Same with Vanessa. Shilah’s face was so straight, it made the Walters think their condition might have to be more complicated than they expected.
“The next time you call me by my name might be the last time you ever call a name”, she grumped.
Her words hit the Walters so hard, they exchanged glances at each other. There was so much coldness in her voice, one that was strange to them.
“I am the Alpha King’s wife and Queen. Hence, you must address me as one”, she added. She turned to the guard beside her, ordering him to leave them. And he did.
“The King sent me here to attend to you”, she continued, taking some steps closer to them. “I would have loved to ask how you’ve been. But, the truth is, I do not care. So, why are you here?”
Nothing was said for a while as the Walters needed to stomach the unexpected scenario. “We were…”
“I need the father of the house to do the talking”, she cut Mrs. Walter off.
It rose the brows of Mr. Walter as he hadn’t been ready to talk to her. Looking up at Shilah, Mr. Walter found her staring coldly at him. He couldn’t keep up, so he lowered his gaze to the floor.
“Um… yesterday, our home was burnt to the ground. We tried our best to rescue it but, we could barely savage a thing. So…” he paused and sighed, his gaze still on the floor.
“We are here for help, because we really need it. If there’s any way the King can a*s*sist us…”
“I’m sorry, but you cannot get the help you are asking”, Shilah cut him off. “Actually, I can’t believe you have the nerves to stand before me and ask for help”.
“Please Shilah, this is not the time to dwell on the past. We are stranded and truly need this help”, Vanessa chipped in, but Shilah ignored her.
“Everyone of you treated me like garbage years ago, just because I wasn’t your blood. Should I remind you of the nights you made me sleep on the cold floor? The nights you’d lock me out and let the rain pour on me? Or the days you’d stab me just because I offended you? Or the days you sent me out even when you knew it was dangerous? Staring at all of you, all I can think about are those memories and the only person that deserves my help right now is Vanessa, because she was the only one who proved to me that sisterhood was not based on blood alone”.
There was a stunned silence.
“Vanessa”, Shilah went on. “I want you to join me and work by my side. If you are interested, I’m ready to help you alone. You’ll never have the need to lack or worry. Come with me if you’re interested”.
She turned and began walking away.
“Shilah, please….”Mrs. Walter’s voice broke in, halting her steps.
“I know we have offended you. What we did to you is unforgivable. But please, for the sake everything you believe in, show mercy on us. We…we have nowhere to run to. We…we are still your family. Remember, I was your mother”.
“Mother?” Shilah scoffed as she turned to her. Her eyes held a ridiculous glare.
“How dare you refer yourself as my mother? The last time I called you that, you told me my mother was dead. So, you have no right to ever claim that position in my life.
“If you ask me, I’d say I’m happy my mother is dead. Because it’s better to have a dead mother than to have a family like you. Trust me, you deserve worst”.
“Maybe, everything happened for a reason!” Ina cried out. “Think about it, Shilah. If we hadn’t f0rced you to go out that day, you never would’ve met the King. Right? And… you probably wouldn’t be here. So, maybe the goddess was only making us achieve your dreams”.
“How ridiculous of you to even think that”, Shilah walked toward her. “Have you not heard the popular saying? That Destiny can only be delayed, but can never be denied? With or without your cruelty, I’d have met the King because I was destined to meet him. As far as I know, you all delayed me from meeting him earlier. Perhaps, I’d have been his first and only wife and wouldn’t have to face all the battles I did. You disgust me”, she turned and resumed walking away.
“Please, Shilah! Don’t leave us behind. We really need your help! Please…!”
“Shilah, please…!”
But she ignored their pleas until she got to the door.
“Come with me, Vanessa”, she added gruffly and left.