Alpha’s Virgin Wife by Baby Charlene
Chapter 124
The news of Shilah’s *adultery* was the fastest spreading news the Wind Walker Mountain had ever known. And that was because it was the first of it’s kind.
Never has it been heard in the history of the Mountain that the wife of the King committed such adulterous act, never. And it was indeed, the first of it’s kind.
The maids moving around with baskets of clothes whispered it, the guards walking around with spears and even those guarding the doors and different stands, equally turned to themselves and whispered it. The old men, women…. people from outside the Palace had all heard of it from their daughters, sons or relatives they had that worked in the Palace, and others heard it from friends. It was more than a wild fire.
Queen Chaska stood in front of the window, holding the hot cup of tea in her hand as she studied the people walking about while whispering and gossiping amongst themselves.
This thing was real, wasn’t it? The whole thing was real?
“I still can’t believe Shilah could be such a snake, My Queen” Gina remarked from behind as she dressed the bed.
“To think she had always been acting like a saint, always being so quiet and enduring. Indeed, quiet people k*il*l the most”.
Chaska said nothing as she sipped some more from her tea and maintained her gaze on the window.
“What was she even thinking?” Gina continued nagging.
“That she could do such a shameful act and go scott free? Does she think Selene would let her go unpunished? I’m really really so disappointed”.
Chaska was silent still, and so it stayed for a few minutes until Gina was done dressing the bed.
“Something isn’t right” she finally said, taking a deep breath.
“Though, I still hate that lady like I hate Nosheba, but something just isn’t right.” It prickled Gina’s interest.
“My Queen, what’re you talking about?” She asked, going closer to her.
“I don’t know, Gina, I can’t even point it out” she said. “But something is definitely not right”.
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If there was one person that could be called the happiest person in the Mountain, that would be Queen Nosheba. Laughing heartily, she walked into her chambers and met her maid pap-feeding the baby.
“Oh! Nivea!!” She squealed and ran to her, hugging her tight for the first time. “It’s finally happened! It’s done!!” Excitedly, Nivea stood up with the baby in her arms.
“Oh! My Queen, the news has been spreading all around like wildfire. We really made it happen!” she beamed. “Of course! I told you Dagger has always been the best at what he does. I knew there was just no way he’d fail me! Shilah’s out of the way!”
“Yes, but…. I heard she’s just being locked up in the cell. The King didn’t do anything to her, nor the guard he had caught with her” Nivea asked.
“Oh! Well, the King is still acting all hurt and shocked. But I’m sure before the end of the day, he’d have ordered for their execution. Shilah’s head would be rolling on the floor in a few hours from now, along with the foetus” she laughed hysterically, while Nivea chuckled.
“This is really great news, My Queen. I just hope a mistake doesn’t happen”.
“Of course, there can be no mistake. Arin won’t even dare say a word as his family is still with Dagger. He knows they’d be k*il*led the moment he spills out a thing. The rest of the secret is safe between you, me and Dagger. You see? Everything’s just perfect, Nivea”. she laughed again.
“I…. I hope so. I just don’t want any harm coming to you, My Queen”.
“Oh! My adorable maid, you’ve always been a sweetheart, you know that? Worry not, for I’ll be….”
A knock on the door interrupted the moment, making Nosheba roll her eyes.
Still holding the baby, Nivea attempted to go open the door, but Nosheba stopped her.
“Don’t worry dear, I’ll do it myself”
And with a smirk, she walked over to the door and opened it. Oh! Well, her guess turned out right. Raksha.
“Hello, Prince Raksha….”
“Nosheba, what’s going on?” Raksha cut her off, forcing his way into the room and Nosheba shut the door afterwards.
“Greetings, My Prince” Nivea bowed courtly, but he ignored her.
“What’s the news going around that Shilah had been caught cheating on the King?” He asked with demanding eyes which stared at Nosheba.
“Wait, why do you sound like you’re displeased by the news, Raksha?” She scoffed.
“Isn’t it a good thing she was caught cheating on the King? At least, her true ident*ity got revealed”.
“Her getting caught is not the problem, but I just have this feeling you had something to do with it” he stated raucously.
“And what if I did? Isn’t it to our own benefit?” Nosheba placed her both hands at akimbo.
“Of course, it is. But honey, you didn’t tell me about it!” He grouse.
“I mean, how could you plan something this heavy and didn’t even involve me? Who helped you with it? I thought we were in this together?”
“Well, I didn’t want to risk having another fake poison, you know” She rolled her eyes as she turned and backed him.
“Seriously?” Raksha scoffed.
“That poison wasn’t fake, Nosheba. And if you think it was, then maybe I should bring some for you to have a taste and see if your baby survives the hour!”
“Will you just stop all these whining already?” Nosheba snapped as she looked at him.
“The most important thing is – Shilah’s out of the way. So, take a break”.
She walked over to her table and poured herself some wine. Nivea was standing afar, just holding the baby and pinning her gaze on the floor like she wasn’t listening .
“You’ve been shutting me out, Nosheba” Raksha stated calmly.
“Ever since you realized you were pregnant, you’ve been treating me like a nobody!”
“Oh! Please, you can think whatever you wish, Raksha. It’s none of my business” she rolled her eyes and sipped from her cup.
“All I know is – I’m doing all these for us. Yes! For our plan!”
“This. Was. Never. Part. Of. the plan” he spelt out the words to her.
“And now I’m beginning to think you just have your own plan in mind”.
“Shouldn’t you be actually greatful that I’m kind enough to fix your own mess without getting you involved?” She rasped and dropped her cup on the bed.
“Please Raksha, I don’t have the time for this argument. My baby needs some rest’.
And with the wave of her hand, she walked into the bathroom for a shower.