Chapter 16: Chapter 16

Chapter 14

Despite Alpha Greyson's sharp and cold stare, I remained silent. I couldn't respond to him. I'm not sure either. My parents died when I was very young, and I grew up there. Where did I come from if I'm not from this kingdom, as they claim?

"I-I apologize, your Majesty...but even I couldn't answer your questions," I humbly said while bowing. I could feel him moving away from me. I bit the inside of my lower lip. I'm not sure why I noticed even when he moved away from me.

"Leave," he said. I raised my eyes at him. All I can see is the coldness in his blue eyes. Something was going on in my stomach. I bowed once more before exiting the room. When I walked out of the room, that's when I realized how nervous I was.

I pressed my chest against my heart. I am afraid, but I know that my nervousness is not solely due to fear. I've always had feelings for the Alpha king, and even though I knew his entire personality, I couldn't let him go.

Beta Miguel approached me to deliver Alpha Greyson's order, so I didn't have time to rest. I had to deliver food to the palace guards this time.

I arrived at the guard's quarters while pushing a food cart. It's larger than the housekeeper's quarter, possibly because there are more of them and they're all men.

"Here's your lunch for today," I said to the guards who were staring at me. I'm not sure why they're all staring at me right now. I ignored their stares and simply placed their food one by one. My hand is trembling slightly from hunger.

I haven't eaten since this morning because Alpha Greyson assigned me a lot of tasks.

"Are you new, Miss?" inquired a guard with a suspicious expression. I nodded in response and went about my business.

"You are rude. What is your name Miss?" he reprimanded me. I took a deep breath, especially when some of them approached me because I'm not used to being surrounded by men.

"A-Amara..." I replied to the question.

"You're stunning. You're still mateless, right? I don't smell anyone in your scent," one inquired. My jaw tightened; I despise this sensation; I despise how boys look at me and I don’t like it.

"I am only here to deliver your food, not to converse with you," I stated emphatically. I could sense the tension in every one of them. They were all staring at me. I feel weak in front of them, despite my best efforts to appear strong.

"Who are you to talk like that, miss housekeeper?" the other one asked softly as he approached me. I heard them making a noise. Housekeeper. They misjudged my position as a housekeeper.

"Being a housekeeper is far better compared to being a guard who lacks manners," I asserted boldly. All of their eyes sharpened. When a guard grabbed my arm, I was taken aback.

"You have flawless skin, and I'm wondering if you're also flawless in bed?" another guard asked, pervertedly. Shit! I struggled in his grip, but he was holding me firmly.

"Get off me!" I yelled, attempting to push him away, but another one grabbed my arm, and I nearly passed out when I felt his gentle caress on my skin! "Stop touching me!" I yelled, attempting to kick him, but he was able to move and simply grinned at me.

When his hand came down and grabbed my waist, my eyes widened! When his hands went up, I almost passed out! He's now getting close to my boob! My tears are almost out, but I'm trying hard not to cry.

"Stop it—" I had to stop yelling when blood began to pour out of my clothes. When I saw how the head of the guard who had grabbed my waist rolled, I froze in place. Because of what had happened, the others had fled in terror. While I couldn't move due to the blood on my skin from the man who had now lost his head.

"Y-Your Majesty!"

Because of the man behind me, all the guards knelt in front of me. My heart is pounding so loudly. I was at a loss for words when I noticed him walking in front of me. I can see the blood-splattered sword in his grip. My lips were parted. He…beheaded…that…guard!

He raised his sword and stared coldly at the guards kneeling in front of him. I can see how terrified everyone was in that room. The blood on the floor and on my body was like something out of a nightmare.

"Who else touched you, Amara?" That question chilled me. I'm unable to move or even speak.

"If you don't respond right now...I'll kill them all," he said ruthlessly. My eyes widened.

"Your Majesty! Please forgive us! Your Highness, this will never happen again!” One after the other, they begged.

As Alpha Greyson faced me, my knees trembled. His gaze is cold and merciless. Because of what happened, he still has a blood splatter stain on his cheek. Finally, I felt a chill all over my body. How could...he kill someone without emotion? How could he kill someone... mercilessly?

My eyes welled up with tears. Alpha Greyson observed my tears as they streamed down my cheeks. I'm embarrassed to be crying in front of him right now, but I'm terrified. I've never witnessed a murder. It's the first time. And I never imagined that Alpha Greyson would be the cause that I’m witnessing it all.

But I was in the midst of my tears when Alpha Greyson approached me. He locked his gaze on me, and I couldn't move. He grabbed my arm, and in an instant, I saw Alpha Greyson dragging me into the room.

"Wash her up," Alpha Greyson told the girls who walked into the room. I could see the women's surprise. They are dressed in different uniforms. Maybe they're the ones in charge of the Alpha King's wardrobe.

As I watched Alpha Greyson remove the royal cape, I swallowed hard. So, where are we? This does not appear to be an ordinary room. It's huge. And one more thing...everything in this room appears to be both expensive and priceless. Its elegance cannot be concealed.

"W-Why?" I dared to inquire. Alpha Greyson came to a halt and stared at me coldly. His expression remained constant.

"What?" he inquired coldly. I sobbed even harder. I expected it, so why am I still in pain? How could I possibly fall for a heartless man?

"W-Why did you...do that?" I trembled. He approached me with a cold stare. I backed away because I was nervous. I know the girls who are waiting for me are watching us, but I don't care if I'm breaking the rules by talking to the Alpha King in this manner.

"Because you're my prey..." he said as he leaned in and placed his lips on my ear. "...and whoever touches my prey...will be killed."