Chapter 0267 , Was it because she knew I’d choose the sublime? I don’t know… , Setting my phone on record, I slip it back into my pocket, making sure not to cover the speakers. , I enter the gates of the King’s mansion; the guards allowing me through, and I walk , to the front door. I ring the bell, feeling my stomach twist once again. , Agatha… it’s hard to believe. , I brush my dripping hair back as the door is opened. “Alpha Zaia, welcome home.” , The butler says, lowering his head to me. , Thank you. Is anyone home?” I ask, smiling gracefully. , “Yes ma’am, Madam is home.” , I see. , “Excellent. I’ll go wait for her. I better grab a towel first, though.” , He smiles. “Of course, allow me to-” , “Oh no, I’ll be fine. I’ll grab one.” I reassure him before I walk down the hallway as if heading to the laundry room, but the moment I’m out of sight, I scan the hall, trying to pick up Agatha’s location. , I can’t hear anyone downstairs… I glance towards the stairs and swiftly make my way upstairs. She always retreated to her room when she had free time., The carpet beneath my feet completely silences my footsteps. , Despite Ethan’s silent confirmation, I’m still in denial. Trying to wrap my head. around the fact that Agatha is indeed a part of this, despite having enough pointing , at her for it to make sense. , I walk down the hall and knock on the closed door of her and Aran’s bedroom. Not waiting for an answer, I open it and step inside. , 15 BONUS , Agatha looks startled as she stands at the door of her little lounge, shutting the door behind herself a little too quickly. That was the place that she retreated to for some reading and relaxing time. , “Zaia! You startled me! How are you? Oh my, you are soaking wet. Sit down, I’ll fetch you a towel!” But the way she had been standing there was as if she was expecting , 1. me. , I force a smile on my face. “Thank you,” I say quietly, the words making me sick. , Her eyes widen before they glisten with tears. , “Come sit dear,” she says as she walks over to me touching my cheek when I don’t move. Our eyes meet and once again, it feels like it can’t be true. , Did you really poison your own grandchild? , My heart aches at just the thought of that. How can one be so cruel? , She guides me to the bed, and I sit down. “Are you alright, dear?”, “I’m tired. I just wanted to come see you.” I say softly, masking my inner turmoil. , “Oh, child… wait here. I’ll go get you a towel before you catch a cold and then we can. talk all about it over some hot drinks.” 2 , She’s about to go to her bathroom before she slaps her forehead. “I’ll be right back. I had them clean the entire place and they took the towels. Besides, I’ll tell them to get some tea…” she explains as she leaves the room. , The moment she does, my eyes harden, and I stand up, wondering if she’s clicked. She might know or she might not… but do I put her under the alpha command? , I glance towards the bedroom door that stands ajar and swiftly cross the room and try to open the door to her lounge, only for it to not budge. , Automatic lock? Must be since she didn’t lock it with a key. , It’s one room I have never seen, as it was her haven. A place even Aran wasn’t allowed, and that makes me even more curious about it. , Hearing her footsteps, I quickly walk back to the bed and sit down. , 15 , “Here we are!” she says as she comes over holding a towel. I take it from her before she can try to help me, not trusting her in case she’s put something on it. , “Thank you,” I say, placing the towel down on the bed. Seeing her glance towards her lounge door I stand up. , She looks surprised as she glances at the towel. “Are you alright, Zaia? You will, catch a cold!” , “A cold is nothing compared to everything I’ve been put through,” I say quietly, my eyes hardening as I look at her: “Tell me, how long have you been plotting against , me?” , Moonlight Muse , Author , Komentar, Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.