The Alpha King's Witch Bride
Chapter 161: _Magic, Chaos And Marcellus

Chapter 161: _Magic, Chaos And Marcellus

Marcellus’ POV

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Okay, he knew Celine was up to something diabolical from the start when she first invited him to this charity ball. But what he didn’t expect was for her to implicate him in the process of bringing down Odessa’s reputation.

The night had been going smoothly, too, and he even had a dance with Odessa where he was able to probe her and spot the glowing mate mark on her neck.

So she and Kaelos had taken things to the next level already, eh?

Unfortunately, when Celine hijacked the event and played a video of him and Odessa kissing on her balcony, he knew something was off.

That video was fake as fuck, but it was realistic and compelling enough to the unsuspecting onlookers. He has to admit, the editing was good.

Too good.

That alone told him that it wasn’t the work of technology... but of magic. But who did he know who could cast an illusion spell so powerful and deceitful that it could even affect an Alpha King and witches?

Meanwhile, Kaelos didn’t hesitate and ended up attacking him, flinging him around like a rag doll and pummeling him to the ground until he felt every bone in his body shatter.

Marcellus felt like he was losing his breath as he tried to stand against the brute strength of the Alpha King while holding back from retaliating.

’Enjoying the party?’ A sly female voice whispered in his mind as he lay on the ground after Kaelos had pummeled him, forcing him to stare at the ceiling as his mouth dripped with blood.

Marcellus was able to recognize that voice instantly and didn’t know whether to laugh or curse repeatedly. It all made sense now...

’Regina. What did you do?’ he asked telepathically, but even using his magic was a hassle due to the physical strain his body was already feeling after Kaelos’ brutal attack.

At that same moment, he felt a powerful burst of magical energy that shook the building and made the people gasp and scream in shock.

He slowly turned his head to get a better view of what was happening on the other side of the event hall, his gaze fleeting past Kaelos’ boots, which were close to his face.

’The powerless witch is actually a hybrid.’ Regina continued in his head, sounding amused and entertained. ’And it was revealed in the grandest way possible, not to mention that everyone on the continent is watching through the live broadcast... Including the true lord of the North.’

Lord Ryker...

Marcellus gritted his teeth, watching as Odessa stood there in the distance, her hair and clothes blowing around her as an aura of violet energy surrounded her like a fog of power.

’I need... Life force.’ Marcellus thought to himself, but Regina was able to hear him through their established telepathic link and responded.

’Well, you can always pick someone out from all the people in the event hall. Trust me, it’s going to be pure chaos anytime soon.’ Regina said with a chuckle. ’Helping Celine to manipulate the video was a fun payback for that time you choked me.’

So THAT’S what this is about? Where the fuck was the bitch even hiding?

’I think Odessa noticed me, by the way.’ Regina added, sounding impressed. ’She only recently awakened her magic, but her perception of magic has increased massively. You have to be more careful around her.’

Yeah... After he survives tonight.

As if things weren’t getting chaotic enough with Odessa’s hybrid nature revealed, the building shook even more as a witch from the Luminari Coven stepped forward to challenge Odessa.

"I, Lucinda Silverwing of the Luminari Coven, shall rid the earth of you! Hybrid scum!"

All hell broke loose, with Marcellus managing to sit up and watch the battle unfold.

Lucinda sent a blast of magic energy at Odessa, but the latter crossed her arms into an "x", blocking the attack and also effectively splitting the blast into two separate blasts that hit other places.

One blast shattered a pillar into rubble and dust, and the other hit the stage, causing the people’s screams to get louder as they all scampered for safety.

"That blast could’ve killed her!" Kaelos, the bastard who put Marcellus in this sticky situation in the first place, exclaimed with rage.

Marcellus felt like rolling his eyes, but instead focused on the prospect of survival as he scanned his gaze around his surroundings.

The people in the event hall were evacuating, heading for the exit, and lowering their heads as they did so. Werewolves, witches, and humans... No one stayed back.

Marcellus’ eyes narrowed and locked in on an old werewolf lady amongst the crowd of people... A weak link.

He smirked as he wiggled his fingers, using his magic to take hold of her body first before he then clenched his hand into a fist. He did all this while watching carefully and making sure Elder Davina and Layla, who stood close, wouldn’t notice him.

The old woman’s foot caught on the hem of her gown, causing her to stumble and fall face-first to the ground. Marcellus’ fingers flexed like a puppeteer tightening strings.

"Odessa barely has any spells to counter Lucinda!" Layla yelled out as the blasts from their magical battle shook the building and sent gushes of wind that made it hard to hear.

Marcellus raised his eyebrows curiously while also twisting his hand and watching as the poor old woman struggled.

He used his telekinesis to break her already fragile body, utilizing the panic of the people and watching as they trampled on her, weakening her further.

On a normal day, he would’ve just bolted to her and snapped her neck like a twig, but he had to put up a "vulnerable" facade around Kaelos and the others.

"You underestimate the versatility of a hybrid, Layla." Elder Davina remarked just then, forcing Marcellus to tear his gaze away from his meal.

He watched the battle between Odessa and Lucinda, his gaze following the latter, who focused on making herself seem graceful as she fought Odessa.

Lucinda flew into the air, her body lighting up like a second sun as she sent blast after blast of magic energy, but Odessa’s reflexes were ridiculous, giving her an edge to maneuver.

Suddenly, Odessa spread out her arms and pointed her hands at Lucinda, who was still levitating in the air.

Marcellus’ instincts flared at that moment as he twisted his hand one final time, snapping the old woman’s neck with telekinesis without looking and then absorbing her life force as he watched Odessa’s next spell with surprise.

Within seconds, Odessa yelled out with the power of her wolf’s howls, shaking the building and causing the ceiling and walls to crack.

Her attack didn’t end there as two powerful violet blasts of flames spiraled around her like serpents, responding to each flick of her wrist before heading toward Lucinda, who seemed like a fly in contrast.

"The power of a true hybrid..." Marcellus muttered to himself.

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