The Alpha King's Witch Bride
Chapter 107: _Something Different About Her

Chapter 107: _Something Different About Her

Odessa’s POV

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After Kaelos came to my rescue, he led me out of the Blood Oak woods safely, bringing me back to the pack and then taking me to my room.

He locked the door, telling me he didn’t want to see me step out of the room for any reason.

However, he should have known I wouldn’t listen to him telling me what to do or making me feel like a prisoner again.

I forcefully opened the door with my new strength acquired from my werewolf side, stunned at first before scanning my gaze around the hallway. Luckily, there was no one present, allowing me to head to Kaelos’ room where I confronted him.

Long story short, we had a heated argument that soon led to steamy sex that had me moaning uncontrollably like a dog in heat.

However, at the end of it all, after waking up the next morning... I realized why I felt like a dog in heat.

"What did he mean I was in heat?" I asked myself, sitting up in the bed after Kaelos left in the morning, leaving me in his room.

I used the bed clothing to cover my upper chest before I continued speaking. "I only got my werewolf side last night and I’m already in heat? And... And then..."

I paused as my right hand slowly went to my neck. It didn’t take long for me to feel the mate mark that Kaelos had left there the previous night, causing a cold shiver to run down my spine.

I got out of bed and went to the large mirror in Kaelos’ room where I used my two hands to touch the mark as I scrutinized my reflection.

Right there on my neck was the mark, shaped like a crescent moon and glowing occasionally with a faint blood-red light.

My heart fell to my stomach as my mind went through so many possibilities.

"If anyone sees this, I’m toast." I blurted solemnly as I quickly searched around for something, anything that I could use to cover the mark, which was a symbol of my unholy union with Kaelos.

Eventually, I found a winter scarf and grabbed it, before putting on my clothes from last night and scurrying out of the room.

I used my long blonde hair to cover my neck and let it fall down my chest for added effect as I navigated my way back to my room, ignoring the curious gazes of a few maids who walked past me.

"Is it me or is there something different about her?" One maid asked another with a whisper, sounding suspicious.

"Yeah, and the Alpha king... The Alpha king’s pheromones..." Another added with a bashful tone, causing me to furrow my eyebrows into a frown.

Gosh, I need to go have a long and hot bath.

Finally, I got to my room and placed my hand on the door knob before opening it. However, when I stepped in and scanned my gaze around, I was surprised to see Caroline standing close to my bed, fluffing my pillow silently.

I dimmed my eyes, slowly closing the door behind me before I cleared my throat. "Uh, Caroline?"

She jolted with shock, swerving her body to face me.

Her eyes widened at first before her shoulders relaxed and a warm smile curled up her lips as she dropped my pillow and ran up to me.

"Oh, Odessa..." She muttered, pulling me into an embrace and causing me to freeze at first.

However, when I felt the sincerity in her voice, I relaxed and hugged her back, sighing heavily.

"Gosh, you made me worried sick!" She exclaimed as she finally let go of me and placed both her hands on my shoulders. "What happened? W– Why did you run away and–"

"I just needed space to clear some things in my head, Caroline." I interrupted, smiling reassuringly. "But I’m fine now, I promise."

I awkwardly placed my right hand on the scarf on my neck, holding it in place and making sure it didn’t fall off for any reason.

Meanwhile, Caroline scrutinized me closely before she spoke. "Are you sure? I– I don’t know how to explain it but there’s something different about you."

My face heated up but I was quick to hide it by clearing my throat. "Yeah, I guess I’m just still shaken by a few things I came across last night. Like... Like the rogues..."

My body shook with fear and disgust when I remembered how that werewolf had touched me inappropriately and torn my clothes to have his way with me.

My skin crawled when I remembered how his friends had been laughing as he made me scream with terror.

But most of all... I felt like throwing up when the image of the blood and organs of the rogues littered on the grass flashed through my mind.

I was glad Kaelos had gotten rid of them... But I would be lying if I said I didn’t find their deaths brutal and unnerving.

And as for Tonka... I prayed to the gods that he got everything he deserved wherever he was.

"Wait... Rogues?" Caroline asked me just then with shock, placing her right hand in front of her mouth. "Oh my gosh, what happened? I haven’t heard of rogues in these parts since... Well, forever!"

I smiled wryly as I shook my head before patting her on her shoulder lightly.

"I’ll tell you all I can later. But for now, I need to go have a nice, long bath."

Caroline blinked at first before a proud smile curled up her lips as she gestured at the bathroom before gesturing at me to follow her.

"I was hoping you’d say that." She muttered.

When we got to the bathroom, my eyes opened wide with surprise when I saw the interior.

The bathtub was filled with scented warm water and also had bubbles. Surrounding the bathtub were scented candles, although they weren’t lit.

"Aww, Caroline," I remarked, glancing at her and smiling warmly. "Thank you so much. Seriously, this means a lot."

However, she waved dismissively before she spoke. "Nah, it’s nothing. I even forgot to light the candles. Give me a minute..."

With that, she ran out of the bathroom and then out of the room, leaving me alone. I quickly took off my clothes, making sure my hair covered the mate mark on my neck before I stepped into the bathtub’s warm water.

As I sat there and sank my body until the waters covered my neck, I sighed lightly as I closed my eyes.

However, when I made a simple gesture with my right hand, I felt a surge in my body that forced me to open my eyes.

"What the...?" I whispered to myself with shock when my gaze went to the candles around the bathtub.

Caroline still hadn’t shown up with the lighter but somehow, they were all lit up with bright flames.

But... how?