Alpha’s Virgin Wife by Baby Charlene
Chapter 66
“You’re awake” she suddenly heard a strange voice say.
Slowly, she looked to her left and found a strange face, staring at her and a quick flashback suddenly occured.
She had been shot. Yes; she could remember. She was trying to get some leaves with Dyani when an arrow flew from nowhere and landed on her.
Suddenly, she flinched and looked at the boy beside her again.
“Who are you?” She asked fearfully, feeling too weak to move. Rancho quickly noticed how scared she was.
“Hey, calm down okay? I’m the Physician’s son and I was asked to watch over you. You’re at the palace and in safe hands” he dispelled her fearful thoughts.
Shilah took her eyes around. Indeed, it did look like her room. She wouldn’t be in her room if she was in the wrong hands.
She tried sitting up but groaned in pains as she noticed the side of her tummy was hurting a lot.
“Hey, hey; don’t stress yourself okay? You need to stay still so the spot doesn’t open up. It’s still healing” Rancho ran to her and said, holding her down; and Shilah took on a deep breath, trying to relax herself.
“T…. Thank you” she muttered afterwards.
“You’re welcome” he smiled at her and went ahead to squeeze out water from the napkin to the bowl.
“What… happened to me?” Shilah asked after a few seconds. Squeezing out the excess water, Rancho returned to ma*s*sage her feet with it.
“I don’t …. I don’t think there’s any need for this” she tried withdrawing her legs, but Rancho didn’t let her.
“Just calm down, will you?” He chuckled.
“This doesn’t belittle me in anyway. It’s part of my job as a Physician”.
Being convinced, although still uncomfortable, Shilah had to let him do his job.
She watched him as he ma*s*saged her feet gently with the w*et napkin. And for some reasons, it felt good.
“You were shot with a poisonous arrow” Rancho said while working on her feet.
“But luckily, the poison wasn’t deadly and that’s the reason you’re still alive”.
Shilah was confused. Deadly?
But … who on earth would want to poison her? Like… what has she done to deserve it? She was barely even known.
“My father discovered the poison was made from the blood of a witch” Rancho further said like he had read her thoughts.
Shilah didn’t even know how to react to that. A witch?
“I don’t…. think I understand” she shook her head.
“Yes, none of us does” Rancho shurgged.
“It’s actually confusing because…the witches are not meant to break the laws. We just think they’re trying to start up a war and that’s the reason they attacked one of us. Unfortunately, you had to be the scapegoat”.
He left her feet and returned to the bowl to re-wash the napkin while Shilah went into deep thoughts.
The witches made an attack? But why? How?
A slight pain hit at her head.
Oh… She couldn’t think too much. She felt so weak, hungry, tired….
Rancho heard the riding sounds of hooves and stood up immediately to go check it out. He rushed to the window and nodded in confirmation.
“The King is back”. He said.
Shilah turned her head to look at him. The King?
“Where did he go?” She asked calmly.
“Well… he actually rode to the witches palace two days ago to tackle the arrow and poison issue. It’s a good thing he’s back and safe” Rancho replied and Shilah’s eyes widened in shock.
Whaaaat??? The King rode to the witches palace??? Was there a war?? He…. he rode all the way there because she was attacked?
“Don’t get all excited, Queen” Rancho suddenly chuckled from the window.
“King Dakota is a man who hates having his rules broken. He hates when his rules are broken, and hates being played or betrayed. That’s the reason everyone is careful not to hurt the King’s feelings, because he could be a beast when he’s betrayed. Going out to confront the witches, he didn’t just do that because it happened to one of his wives, he actually did that because they broke the rules and needed to be dealt with. He’d have done it for anyone…”.
Shilah wasn’t listening anymore as her mind had suddenly become drifted.
“He didn’t just do that because it happened to one of his wives; he did that because they broke the rules and needed to be dealt with*. His words replayed in her head.
“He could be a beast when he’s betrayed.”
Shilah didn’t even know which of the categories to focus on. The fact that he didn’t go to confront the witches just because of her; or the fact that she was scared of hurting his feelings from now on…
But, what was she even expecting? She couldn’t understand why the first category was getting her worked up. The King cares for no one…
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King Dakota alighted from his horse; the horse trainers on standby and ready to take the various horses for cleaning.
He was exhausted….and hungry too.
Oh! Of course, he should be hungry. Shilah hadn’t been there to make him eat, or sleep. And it was affecting him greatly.
Although, he’s been managing that life for a long period of years, but suddenly having a taste of it for the past few days had spoilt him and made him feel like he wouldn’t survive going through the old life again.
As he made to leave the horse, Pishan rushed to him.
“My King” he called, and Dakota turned towards him.
“I just want to thank you for what you did back there at the Witches Palace. Thank you for not launching the attack.” Dakota sighed.
“I did it for you, Pishan. But you should know that if such happens again, none of them would be spared”. He said.
“Come with me. I need to check up on Shilah.” And together, they walked away.
Well yes, Pishan had actually been the one that pleaded with Dakota to have a change of mind. He reminded him of the fact that Sukie was there and had taken a risk for them some weeks ago. So, she probably needed that grace. And luckily, Dakota had listened.
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They walked towards Shilah’s room, every guard and maid they came across bowing as usual. King Dakota wasn’t the type to let his feelings reflect facially. So, he looked strong and fearful in the eyes of others.
He should be in his chambers, but he decided to check up on Shilah before heading there.
Arriving at the guarded room, the guards over there bowed to him and opened the door for him immediately.
Rancho had gone back to cleaning Shilah’s feet and had no idea the King was even coming. So, when he heard the door opening, he felt it was Queen Dyani or a maid and didn’t bother to look. But, the expression on Shilah’s face made him think otherwise. And he turned around to see the King coming.
“My King!” He stepped back immediately, head bowed. “Greetings, My King. Welcome”.
Shilah’s eyes were dimming as she watched the King walk in, his gamma behind him.
He looked so huge and warrior-like in the heavy armour he wore and his eyes icy were fixed on her as he walked further. He didn’t know she had regained consciousness. And somehow, his cold heart cracked a bit, seeing those eyes open.
“My… King” Shilah stuttered, forcing herself to look away from him. King Dakota walked p@ssRancho and stood nearest to the bed.
“You’re awake” he said, his voice sounding frosty but a little exhausted. He turned slightly to Rancho.
“When did she regain consciousnes?”
“Some… Some minutes ago”. Rancho bowed.
“Some minutes ago? And she’s not eating yet!” Dakota asked, his voice sounding threatening. Uh-uh. That wasn’t something Rancho wanted to face.
“I’m…I’m so sorry, My King. I’ll go get her some food right away” he bowed and left in a brisk. Dakota sighed unnoticeably and turned band to Shilah.
“How’re you feeling?”
“I’m feeling v… very fine, My King. Thank you” she replied, not feeling at ease with the fact that she couldn’t bow.
And thinking about it, the Physician’s son said the King had left the palace two days ago. Doesn’t that mean… he’s been unable to eat and sleep for over two days as well?
Oh, no….
“You should take care of yourself, Shilah,” his gruffy voice came.
“If you need anything, don’t hesitate to let the guards know”.
“O….Okay. Thank you so much, My King. I am most grateful”. Shilah said.
Dakota only gave a nod, turned around and walked out of the room.