Chapter 68: Chapter 68

My brows furrowed slightly at the sudden interruption. Is this jerk of an Alpha going to cause a problem for me today of all days? What's wrong with him?

Despite all the thoughts running through my mind, I managed to keep my expression calm.

I did my best to plaster the calmest smile I could ever muster before raising my head to take a glance at Oswald for the first time today. I bowed slightly in a bid to put distance between us. "Is there a problem, alpha?" I gritted my teeth while wondering what Oswald was about.

Oswald didn't spare me a glance; instead, he pointed to three ladies who stood not quite far from my current position.

"Search her." Cedric spat out ruthlessly. As soon as he completed his words, he raised his head to take a glance at me, his lips curling up wickedly as if to taunt me.

I felt indignation overwhelm my whole being at Oswald's actions. That jerk is purposely messing with me!

I knew I wasn't in a position to shoot back, so I clenched my fist hard and gritted my teeth in a bid to restrain myself, my breath coming out heavily.

'Filippa, restrain yourself. You've been holding it for long; you can't let your anger overwhelm you at this moment.' I chanted in a bid to calm myself, but I couldn't.

I really wanted to tear that stupid Alpha apart.

Immediately, the three ladies took steps toward me. A crafty glint flashed past their eyes as if they'd been expecting such orders, and I felt my mood sink.

Even without thinking, I knew the ladies intended to scheme at me.

How will I wash myself clean if the ladies announce finding banned things in my body? Seeing the excited smile that lit up on Nancy's face, I knew Nancy might come out to support them once I'm found with something.

I shook my head. I should tell Asher to search my body instead...

"Stop!!!" Oswald suddenly issued an order again, causing the three ladies who were about to search me to come to a stop.

I furrowed my brows in confusion. What's Oswald doing?

Oswald beckoned to three guards, who stood behind him and pointed at the three ladies again. "Search them up. I'll search Maia up personally." He ordered coldly as if he were doing a heroic thing. I couldn't help snorting and rolling my eyes subtly.

The crowd fell into a gasp as if they couldn't believe the sudden change. However, their expression soon turned calm, as if they believed their Alpha's words. It was as if they believed that their Alpha would always be right!

Lorelei's furious eyes met mine. Even though I was annoyed with Oswald's actions, I didn't show it and instead curled my lips proudly to anger Lorelei. 'Look, your fly is buzzing me.' I mouthed to her.

Lorelei's face reddened, and her fist clenched in anger. Her breath came out in a hurry. It was as if she couldn't wait to tear me apart. However, she took deep breaths to calm herself. It was as if she wanted to tear me apart, yet she had to calm her rage so no one would notice what was going on.

I couldn't help chortling at how Lorelei's face alternates between pale and red.

Upon hearing Oswald's orders, the three ladies' expressions paled in fright. They began to shiver in fright, yet they couldn't do anything as Oswald's guards came forward to check on them.

It was at that minute that I realized that I wasn't the one being schemed at by Oswald; rather, it was the ladies. The ladies weren't close enough to throw whatever they held into my pocket, which means they must've come here with a different wicked plan.

Unfortunately for them, Oswald caught them before they could.

Although Oswald is a jerk, I can't deny that he's a capable Alpha.

Soon, Oswald's guards threw out six multicolored pills and three injections on the floor.

The crowds were filled with shock as if they couldn't believe what had just happened. Soon their expressions were filled with reverence for Oswald, and they secretly muttered to each other about how capable Oswald was.

Upon seeing the things on the floor, Oswald's calm expression turned deathly cold. I couldn't help lighting up a candle for the three ladies. However, I knew they deserved it, so I didn't pity them. If it weren't for Oswald, it would've been me in their position.

"Take them to prison. Find out who incited this. Any method is permitted." Oswald asserted in a deep and authoritative voice, his expression very gloomy.

'Alpha is so smart and very capable.'

'If he didn't have a partner, I'd want to throw myself at him.'

The members of the power axis pack continued to praise Oswald with reverence.

However, Oswald ignored the praise and strode toward me with a blank expression. "Are you ready, Miss Maia?" He probed in a gentlemanly, calm voice that almost made me part my lips in a gasp, all the respect I had for him a few seconds ago dissipating without a trace.

Had I not known how shameless Oswald was, I wouldn't believe that the current Oswald, who acted like a gentleman to a stranger like me, was the same shameless man who counted my first time with him as 'that'.

I bit my tongue in a bid to prevent myself from quipping in reply. Who the hell is he putting on a pretense for? I took a deep breath and reluctantly nodded to his question.

Oswald's lips curved up, vividly enjoying how much he had infuriated me.

His hands fell on my silver hair, and he cruelly ruffled my hair until my smooth, silky hair became tousled.

I pressed my lips together and glared at Oswald. What is this crazy person doing? I almost let out a cry as my scalp got assaulted by Oswald's hands, while his expression stayed calm as if he were really serious about the search.

At this instant, I realized that his search was intended to torment me, yet I could only stay quiet.

Oswald's hand shifted to my forehead, eyes, nose, and lips. Just what the hell could I hide in my eyes, forehead, or nose if it wasn't Oswald being crazy? His hand stroked my lips twice before he tapped my lips with his hand.

"Open." Oswald issued in a blank tone that sounded a bit husky and sexy. His Adam apple bobbed up and down.

I glared at Oswald, wanting nothing more than to tear him apart. However, his stance was firm.

I clenched my fist and angrily parted my lips. Without warning, Oswald's index finger plunges into my mouth. His finger happily stroked, brushed, pressed, and assaulted every corner of my mouth with his finger until I had nothing but his unique taste in my mouth.

My body trembled in indignation. I finally realized something: This person wasn't serious at all when he held the competition; all he wanted to do was cause trouble for me!

Looking at Oswald's blank and calm gaze, one might think he's just casually probing a search, but to me, who could only stay silent in the presence of Oswald's wicked assault, I was about to go crazy.

I gritted my teeth and faked the calmest smile I could ever muster—which, I guess, must look fake—in a bid not to cause suspicion. "Oswald, are you crazy?" I gritted my teeth and whispered angrily.

Oswald was the one who did me wicked a few days ago; what have I done to deserve this?

Oswald's two hands lowered to my neck, and he stroked it vigorously red before moving down to my chest. "You didn't say that in bed." He uttered in a low, deep, husky, and sexy tone for my hearing.

Immediately, Oswald subtly pinched my two nipples softly, almost making me whimper.

My body coursed with pleasure, and my legs turned jelly. I bit my lower lip hard as Oswald directed tingles to run through my skin.

By the time we were done, my face was red with pleasure, embarrassment, and indignation.

That bastard even put his hands into my trousers pockets and stroked my fold three times!

As soon as he was done, he folded his arms like a gentleman and coldly declared, "Done. You passed."

"You jerk. Gosh! I hate you." I stomped my feet and angrily whispered to him with gritted teeth.

Oswald's lips curled up wickedly. He raked his hand through his hair and used that timing to subtly wink at me. 'Love you, mate.'

As soon as he completed his words, he raised his head and declared, "Miss Maia, you can leave. Your trial starts now." He proclaimed, a wicked smirk surfacing on his face.

My veins throbbed. "I really want to tear you apart..."

"So bad you don't have the strength." He grinned wickedly.

Suddenly, Oswald took two steps forward and lowered his face next to my ear. "If you fail, I'll properly fuck you before throwing you out." He enunciated.

"In your dream." I blurted out and glared at him before stomping my feet into the forest with rage. Gosh! I really hate this mate of mine!