Ba''s POV
"You feel bad for Gemini, don''t you? But I bet you would feel worse if Pa was to get hurt." I threatened, a devilish grin stered across my face
The Guard pleaded on his knees, his every being begging for mercy. "Please ma''am don''t hurt my wife. She is the only family I have."
smirk spread across my face at his reply, this was the exact state I wanted him in. This way, I could easily manipte him into doing my bidding.
"So do you still think you have to tell the King g what you saw today!" I further teased.
He nodded his head severally in the negative. "No, ma''am. I promise to keep shut, but please don''t hurt Pa, I beg you!"
"Leave!" Lordered
"Ma!" He called out as if he had not heard me earlier.
"I said leave!" I emphasized, my hand pointing towards the door.
He hurried towards the door like a bird that had been set free. "But make sure to watch your back." I whispered with an evil smille as I watched him
curry out.
The face of an impressed Ang surfaced out of the shadows, "Well, well, well.. Look what we have here. She said, arms crossed over her chest.
"I learnt from the best," I said sarcastically, referring to her
I watched as Ang''s impressed expression turned into a calcting gaze. "So, let me guess," she said, her eyes narrowing, "-you''re behind the wolfsbane stuff.
Hlet out a mockingugh, waving my hand dismissively. "Don''t tell me that you''re expecting me to sit down and fold my hands while you take your time to create another brilliant n?" I air-quoted thest two words, my tone dripping with
sarcasm.
Ang''s expression turned cold, her eyes shing with a hint of anger. "Ba, you''re ying with fire. Wolfsbane is a very serious matter and you are barely even covering your tracks."
"Leave it to me, I don''t need your help to carry my cross," I said with confidence and a bit of defiance.
"I hope you know what you''re doing, Ba, Ang said finally, her voice low and even. "Because if you''re caught, you would have to serve the consequences."
risk," I said, my voice dripping with confidence. "After all, someone has to keep things interesting
My grin never wavered. "I''m willing to take that ri around here
"Just be careful, that''s all I have to say to you. I won''t be able to help you if you mess yourself up."
Ang''sment got me rolling my eyes at her retreating figure.
Once the door mmed, I returned to my drawer where I had carefully ced a purple mixture in a small jar.
Just a drop of this in her water was enough to put her in her present condition, what then would happen if I put in all of this.. Undiluted''
I erupted into a fit ofughter at the thought of my genius n. The sound echoed through the room, a cold, mirthless sound. But my amusement was short-lived, as a knock at the door interrupted me.
I quickly hid the jar of purple mixture, shoving it back into the drawer and covering
it with a pile of clothes. I smoothed out my dress,posed myself, and made my way to the door.
I opened it to find a maid standing in the hallway. "Ma''am, King Ashier has called for a family meeting."
cause thest time I checked, Asher
ver didn''t cou
rgunt inr as family
"You''re requested to attend The maid added
sty heart skipped a beat at the news. What could Asher want to discuss! And why so urgently?
*T''ll be there!" I said before mming the door on her.
I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath, and another. And another. I had no idea
why I had be so nervous
10:22 AM er er
"You can do this Becks." I said taking in one more deep breath.
Everyone else was present and seated, but Asher''s seat remained empty. I found
a ce to fix myself, the room growing with unease as we all quietly awaited Asher''s entrance,
Each person tried to busy himself or herself with something else while they waited. "Do you have an idea what Asher is up to this time?" Mr ckwood said, turning to his wife who usually imed to know everything
She shook her head. "I have no idea."
A sigh of disappointment escaped my lips as I pulled out my phone to keep myself busy.
As I scrolled through my phone, I noticed Mr ckwood growing increasingly restless. He had been hissing and muttering words ofint for the past hour, clearly losing his patience.
Finally, he stood up, his intent to leave clear. "I don''t have time for this," he grumbled.
But before he could take a step. Asher''s imposing aura sipped in. His presence wasmanding as he stood tall in front of the door. Mr ckwood hesitated, hisint dying on his lips.
Someone seems to have gotten impatient, Asher said, his voice low and even
Mr ckwood found his voice again, "You kept us waiting for over an hour, Asher. What''s the meaning of this?"
s to do, unlike some of you who left their pack for
Asher''s expression remained calm, but a hint of annoyance crept into his voice. "I have things to do, weeks and have refused to return.
The room fell silent, all eyes on Asher. I felt a shiver run down my spine at the subtle rebuke,
"Our agreement was till full moon," Asher started the minute he settled in his chair.
Mr ckwood''s face reddened, his eyes shing with annoyance, "What''s that supposed to mean, Asher?" he spat, his voice rising.
finally lifted his face.
Cain who had been focused on his phone since I walked in finally
Asher''s expression remained calm, but his eyes narrowed slightly. "It means that your presence here is no longer necessary. You''ve overstayed your wee."
Mrs ckwood''s anger boiled over. "Are you kicking us out of your pack?" she demanded.
The thought of that sent panic through me. I suddenly felt ufortable in my chair, my mind racing.
Asher leaned back in his chair, steepling his fingers together. “Take it however you wish, but you all have till Friday to leave."
My eyes widened at his admission, the thought of how it would affect all myid- out ns.
"Go back to your pack where your opinions are needed," Asher said finally, his eyes lixed on Mr ckwood,
Gemin
What must have prompted Asier to kick us all out? Not sparing even a single person. Could this have something to do with Gemini!
That little brat is effortlessly getting on my nerves. I have to put my new n into
motion as soon as possible.
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AD