The Alpha King's Witch Bride
Chapter 106: _Into The Woods

Chapter 106: _Into The Woods

Marcellus’ POV

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After hearing Cullen’s words concerning the Alpha King, Marcellus let go of Regina after giving her one final look.

She held her neck as soon as she was released from his grip, gasping for breath and glaring at him.

"You psychopath!" She snarled, gritting her teeth. "What was that for? Everything I said was harmless and–"

"I never denied being a psychopath, love. In fact, I wear it like a badge of honor." Marcellus remarked with a sadistic grin, winking at Regina before he added. "Also, next time when you want to talk so possessively about one of my favorite toys... You better have the power to defend yourself."

With that said Marcellus gestured at Cullen after picking up the reports from the Gamma and walked out of the balcony and into his room, leaving Regina behind.

Cullen glanced back at Regina, his eyebrows furrowing with curiosity before he asked. "What did that sapphic devil want this time? Doesn’t the true Lord of the North send her on missions or something?"

However, Marcellus ignored him as they continued walking. His mind was hectic as he tried wrapping his head around his reaction.

That was indeed a bit unlike him.

But there was something about Regina flaunting the fact that she could spy on Odessa if she wanted that pissed him off.

And he didn’t like it one bit...

Anyway, after hopping into one of his cars, Marcellus and Cullen got to the main pack gates within fifteen minutes.

Marcellus stepped down, closing the door behind him as he wore a smile on his face when he saw Kaelos standing ahead alongside the Gamma and Delta.

"Good morning, fellows..." Beta Marcellus spread out his arms with a kind smile, but the Gamma and Delta merely grunted in response.

As for Kaelos, Marcellus bowed slightly in front of him before he spoke. "Good morning, Alpha King. Is Odessa–"

"Yes, I found her and brought her back to the pack last night." Kaelos interrupted and stated bluntly, but the tone of his voice made Marcellus dim his eyes.

He already knew about Odessa returning to the pack and was only asking to seem concerned... But why did it seem as if Kaelos wasn’t telling him something?

The Alpha king’s expression was calm yet there was this evasiveness in his eyes that made it seem like he had sinned.

’What are you and that witch bride of yours hiding now?’ Marcellus thought to himself, folding his arms with a masked interest.

"Anyway, I’ll go straight to the point. I gathered you all here today because of something disturbing I discovered in the Blood Oak Woods last night." Kaelos said solemnly, scanning his gaze around every face present.

If he was seeking to bring tension, it was in abundance right now as everyone glanced among themselves, all wondering what it was.

Meanwhile, Marcellus already had an idea of what it was but remained silent, although a sly smirk curled up the corner of his lips as he watched Kaelos continue speaking.

"There were rogue werewolves in the woods, terrorizing humans who wander in and killing them as well," Kaelos announced with a somber tone, glancing briefly at Marcellus who was quick to hide the small smirk on his face with a serious expression.

Come on, Kaelos. Tell everyone your real secret. Tell them how your powerless witch bride is actually one of the only true hybrids in the continent and possibly the world.

And how she’s conveniently your mate.

Marcellus thought about all this as he watched Kaelos and the others discussing the situation he just brought up.

"With all due respect, sir. What exactly are we investigating?" The Delta queried, sounding hesitant at first until he took a step forward. "I mean, humans are supposed to know better than to wander into the Blood Oak woods in the first place. The amount of–"

"What the fuck are you talking about, Delta?" Kaelos interrupted with a cold voice, swerving his head to him and squinting his eyes. "Really? The humans should know better? Nah, those unruly rogues should know better than to linger in MY woods, close to MY home, and then use it as their hunting ground."

The Delta flinched as Kaelos emphasized some of his words, his voice thundering until Marcellus felt the vibrations on his body.

Drama queen...

"F– Forgive me, Alpha King." The Delta bowed with an apologetic voice which also had a hint of fear. "I– I was only trying to suggest that maybe–"

"Keep your useless suggestions to yourself, Delta. Because all I see is incompetence and I have had enough of it." Kaelos said with a growl, seeming like he was ready to snap the Delta’s neck in a heartbeat.

Marcellus could feel it like it was a cool sea breeze on his skin... Kaelos’ emotions seemed more intense. Almost as if he was being influenced by the emotions of another person.

The anger, the bloodlust...

Marcellus couldn’t help but glance away from the gates, toward the pack.

How was Odessa feeling after finding out all of a sudden that she’s a hybrid? Hmph... she owed him a little chat for knocking him out with her potions.

Usually, he wouldn’t have minded having his way with her and maybe getting a blowjob or two, but he was feeling generous toward the mother of his future children.

Suddenly, after several seconds of silence, Kaelos broke it with a sigh, using his fingers to rub his forehead.

"If those rogues are in any way connected to this true Lord of the North that the nearby Alphas warned us about, then the humans aren’t the only ones who’ll be at risk." He said solemnly, glancing around before he turned his gaze to the gates.

He began moving forward, causing the members of the Alpha Council to glance among themselves wearily.

"Come on. We’ll be going into the woods and see if we can find anything important that could be of help in protecting the pack."

Marcellus sighed as he stepped forward first, following behind Kaelos. The Gamma and Delta reluctantly followed... the four leaders of the pack venturing into one of the most notorious woods on the continent.