Chapter 168: _Gossip Irritates Him
After sulking and drinking for several minutes, I decided enough was enough. Lots of things weren’t adding up, including the video between Odessa and Marcellus.
I walked out of my suite, my hair a little messy as I sniffled. A few maids were whispering to themselves in a corner of the dimly lit hallway and didn’t notice me stepping out.
"So the witch bride is finally locked up in the dungeons where she belongs." One said with a snigger, causing me to clench my jaw.
I walked closer to them with slow and steady steps, dimming my eyes as they laughed silently at the first one’s comment.
"And I’m hearing rumors that Luna Queen Celine and the Alpha King are getting back together." Another one chimed in.
"Finally. That’s long overdue." The first one said with a whisper before scoffing. "The Alpha King made a mistake bringing in that witch."
"Haven’t you heard what happened at the event hall tonight?" A third one whispered. "The Alpha King’s Witch bride is actually his ’hybrid bride’. Odessa is a—"
"One more word about her and I’ll make you eat your tongue." I couldn’t take it anymore and interrupted with a snarl, causing all three of them to freeze.
Their bodies shook with fear but I didn’t care as I walked to them and stood behind them, looking down at them with suppressed anger that threatened to boil out.
"All three of you, pack your shit and get out of the mansion. You’re fired. You can go ahead and run your mouth outside." I continued coldly. "But just know I’ll bash your skulls if I hear any more of your bullshit outside. Now scram!"
My voice boomed at the end, causing them to stumble in shock before they scurried forward while I watched with disdain.