Alpha’s Virgin Wife by Baby Charlene
Chapter 258 A Little Problem
5TH TO LAST CHAPTER
They journeyed the entire day and camped at night. Before leaving the hunters’ camp, Rissa had tried to attack Shilah, but it was even Sukie that got in the way and stopped her.
Shilah had no remorse as she watched the hunters mourn over their decapped leader. It served them right for holding her mother hostage and using her as a toy for over twenty years.
As they camped for the night, one of the witches prepared some soup and Shilah was sure to eat with her mother.
Later on, she was sitting alone in a spot when Shilah joined her, holding a material.
“You must be cold”, she cooed as she wrapped the cloth around her shoulder.
Ayita smiled, accepting it. And she was even more delighted when Shilah sat next to her.
“I hope you enjoyed the meal?” Shilah asked. “Do not worry, when we get to the Palace, there will be more healthier foods to eat”.
Ayita chuckled and threw a hand over her shoulder. “It is more healthier having to look into your face”.
This made Shilah’s cheeks turn red. “Thank you, mother”.
She no longer stinker as they had previously gotten to a river where she washed properly and had a change of clothes. Although, she wasn’t looking her best yet, but she looked better. And Shilah was sure she’d make her even prettier when they get to the palace. Anyway, she did not care how dirty or beautiful her mother looked. The most important thing was being by her side.
“You have grown into such a beautiful woman”, Ayita said, her hand still over her shoulder. “It is quite a pity that I missed your childhood and teenage hood. Every day of my life, while I was in the witches’ camp, there was never a day I didn’t imagine what you would be like. To be honest, the picture I had in mind is completely different from what I’m seeing”.
They both bursted into laughter.
“Actually”, Ayita continued. “It is a good thing because you turned out to be more beautiful than I had imagined. And more powerful too. I mean, I can’t believe you are married to the Alpha King and also have a son for him” she paused and chuckled.
“Goodness! There is so much the hunters made me miss out on”.
Shilah smiled and took her hand. “There is still so much to do, mother. So, you should have no regrets”.
There was a brief silence as Ayita gazed into Shilah’s eyes.
“Why don’t you tell me everything I missed out on?” She beamed. “Tell me the full story of how your childhood went, how you met and married the Alpha King, when you got access to your powers… Just tell me how you got to this point”.
Shilah could see how enthusiastic she was about it.
“Of course. It’s going to be a long story, mother. But it’s also a long night…”
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Shilah had gone ahead to narrate every single details to her mother – her odeal with her foster family, how she met the King, what she went through in the hands of his other wives and how she had lost her son but later found him.
Ayita had been so excited when she heard of her grandson. “I can’t believe I didn’t just get my daughter back, but a grandson as well”, she had chuckled.
After a long conversation, they slept off next to each other.
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By morning, they continued their journey to the palace and arrived the following day. King Dakota was more than happy to see Ayita looking safe.
“All thanks to Selene for rescuing you, Ayita. It is a great relief to have you back home alive”, he was all smiles as he embraced her.
“Thank you too, King Dakota”, Ayita responded.
She could not believe the king was her son in-law.
Ayita met with her little grandson and held him for a long time even when Shilah insisted on her going in for some rest.
Apparently, the king was not happy about Shilah’s previous behaviour and had taken her in to scold her.
“I almost had Pishan locked up when he told me he let you go to the hunters on your own. Why would you take such a risk, Shilah? It’s something you should have never considered”, he queried.
“I know. And I’m sorry, my King. I just couldn’t waste any time going for my mother. And Pishan needed to be with the prince”, Shilah said.
“It doesn’t matter, Shilah. What if something bad had happened? The moment Pishan told me, I sent guards after you. But it seems you must have missed them”.
Taking a deep breath, he pulled Shilah into a hug.
“I’ve lost you once, and I can’t afford to lose you again. So, make sure you never take such risks again. Is that understood?” He cooed while stroking her hair.
And Shilah nodded with smiles all over her face.
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TWO DAYS LATER
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Shilah, alongside her mother and the few witches with her, returned to the outskirts of the mountain where the other witches dwelt. Although, she had wanted her mother to stay back at the palace, but Ayita kicked against it and claimed she wanted to meet with the other witches.
On getting there, the other witches were indeed, delighted at her appearance and exchanged warm hugs with her. Especially sister Elphaba. She was the happiest as she had known Ayita deeply and was so glad that she was back. They were going to spend all evening, recollecting old memories.
However, Shilah was a little surprised that Nosheba was still there. Although, a part of her was happy since she had plans of thanking her some more.
“I am glad I was able to be of help, Shilah. Congratulations on getting your mother back”, Nosheba said, beaming with smiles as she cuddled her baby in her arms.
“Thank you too, Nosheba, for your help. I couldn’t have done this without you. I mean, you has every reason to hold back this information from me, but you chose to let it out”, Shilah replied.
“Don’t get it wrong. I had NO reason to hold back this information from you. You…. you saved my life, Shilah, and that of my child. I would only be my old self trying to hold back something this helpful”.
There was silence afterward. Shilah could read it in her eyes – the deep want.
“For years, I thought my mother was dead”, she spoke out. “For years, I lived with that thought of never having a mother again. But you made it different, Nosheba. You gave me that one thing I always longed for. And not just that, but you saved my mother’s life as well. So, if there’s something specifically you want as an appreciation…”
“Yes”, Nosheba’s eyes beamed immediately.
She realized she had sounded too desperate and withdrew herself.
“I’m… I’m sorry, Shilah. I don’t want you think I was being helpful beautiful I needed something in return. But the thing is, I already planned on asking about this even before giving you the information”.
Shilah stared quietly at her. “Actually, it’s about my…”
The abrupt sound of the door opening interrupted their conversation as they turned swiftly to see Sukie with a worried face. “Shilah, you need to hurry out. There’s a problem”.