Chapter 18: _This Is Really Happening
(Warning: Mature Content Ahead)
I got extra anxious when Beta Marcellus finally led me to the front door of Kaelos' office.
On our way here, most of the staff we saw gave me weird looks because of the tomato stains on my dress and body.
Whatever reasons Kaelos has for summoning me abruptly better be good!
"Good luck." Marcellus gave me a wink before he proceeded to walk away, leaving me alone in front of the door.
I gulped, placing my hand on my chest and trying to calm myself.
"He's my husband. H– He wouldn't do anything to hurt me." I muttered to myself, raising my right hand and getting ready to knock.
However, just when my knuckle was about to make contact with the door, I paused, getting hit by a wave of anxiety that left me paralyzed.
I stepped back, scanning my gaze around the hallway for any signs of people.
Maybe I could just run away without–
"Odessa!" Kaelos' domineering voice boomed from the other end of the door, causing me to jerk in surprise. "I know you're out there. Come in before I drag you in."