Alpha’s Virgin Wife by Baby Charlene
Chapter 120
With her face coldly washed and her head now relaxed on the King’s chest, Shilah felt a whole lot better. Although, her temperature was still hot, the dizziness and nauseated feeling were all gone.
“Thank you so much, My King” she muttered weakly on his chest. “And I’m sorry for….”
“As soon as you get to your room, I’ll order for the Physician to come see you along with some herbs” his deep voice cut her off, and all she could do was nod.
Now, she felt really guilty for not involving the Physician when the King had advised. At least she’d have been getting better now and wouldn’t have to puke on the King’s hand. That was so embarra*s*sing.
They stayed that way for sometime, the King wanting her to get more calmness before walking to her room.
The guard had returned to his position at the entrance. So, it was just both of them sitting in the field.
Silence stretched between them, but with Shilah’s head on his chest, she could hear the rhythmetical sound of his heartbeat. And that was when it dawned on her, that she was developing a lot of likening for the King.
“Tell me about yourself, Shilah” Her heart gave a leap when she heard the King’s voice.
“I’ve noticed…for the past two months now since you were brought into the Palace, you’ve never been visited by your mother, father or any of your siblings. Do you have such a bad relationship with them?”
The question cracked Shilah’s heart, making her head spin for a quick reply.
Dear Spirits, there was noway she could tell him the truth she had discovered some months ago. There was no way she could tell him they weren’t even her biological family and she had been strangely picked in a forest. Coupled with the fact that she was powerless, she didn’t want him to get more suspicious of her.
“My…. My mother’s dead” she spoke up, telling him the truth she’s always known.
“She died when I was young, and I had to grow up with my father and step mother who really didn’t like me”.
“Your father doesn’t like you?”
“Well… Not really. My father has always been the grumpy type and barely have time for the family. And my stepmother…. Stepmothers are just generally troublesome” she added with a shrug.
King Dakota gave a nod.
“So, you grew up being partly lonely? Tell me the truth, Shilah, that very day of lockdown, did you really go out on your own? Or you were sent by them?”
What?? Shilah’s eyes dimmed.
There’s just no way she could tell him the truth as she feared he might get them punished. The deed had already been done, she was now married to him, and besides, it wasn’t something she’s regretting. So, there was no need getting them into trouble.
“My…. My King, can we not talk about that, please?” Her tone so soft, she asked politely.
Nosheba stood there at the entrance of the field, unable to believe her eyes. Whaaaat??? Shilah and the King, sitting at such close range?? With her head leaning on his chest?? What insolence?!
Her heart twisted angrily in her chest and the little guilt that was about creeping into her due to her plan, got washed away as she wanted it to happen right away.
Angrily, she marched towards them. And that was how she interrupted their conversation as they both turned to look at her when her presence was felt.
“My King” she feigned a smile, bowing with courtesy.
“Nosheba. Is there a problem?” Dakota asked, surprised.
“Of course, not. I just wanted to see you, My King and I came straight here since I heard you were in the field. Shilah, is there something wrong with you?” She looked at her and asked with so much concern.
Shilah had already moved her head from the King’s chest and that gave her a lot of relief. She couldn’t bear seeing that ugly head on the King’s chest.
“I… I just had a nausea, My Queen, but I’m fine now. Thank you” Shilah answered respectfully and that heightened Nosheba’s fear.
She threw up in front of the King?? Goodness! This was really getting serious and in no time, her condition would be discovered. Indeed, she needed to carry out that plan of hers as soon as possible.
“I… I see” she stuttered, touching her nape.
“Have you taken some herbs? You look really sick”.
“Not yet. But I’ll be getting some from the Physician today”.
“Great! That’d be better”. There was a pause.
“How’re you feeling, Nosheba? Is there something you need?” King Dakota asked. His hand was still wrapped around Shilah’s shoulder.
“I’m absolutely fine, My King. And even if I need anything, the maids are there to help me. So, you shouldn’t worry about anything” she said with a smile. And the King nodded and looked at Shilah.
“Do you think you can walk to your room now?”
“Yes, yes. Thank you” she nodded quickly. She didn’t want to stress him any further.
Gently, he stood up with her and started walking out of the field, his hand supporting her by the waist. While Nosheba followed behind, feeling really irritated.