Chapter Twenty: Stupid And Selfish

Lyla's POV

I needed to get on the safe side. If I am exposed by the moon goddess in front of everyone, I won't be the only one in shame, but my mother too. So I went to see the Alpha's dad since we were quite acquainted, so it was easy to see him right after the game.

"Your highness Layla is here to see you," the guard announced my presence to the alpha's dad. "Allow her in and come in also," He responded as the guard opened the door for us to go in as we made our way inside.

When he finally looked up to welcome me, Layla, is that you? please sit down" The alpha's dad gestured to a chair right beside him. One of his maids was sitting on the floor, massaging his legs, while the other was fanning him.

My wolf scoffed, "How stupid does the Alpha's dad look? You can easily lure him to kill his son. Look at how he looks at you. I bet he wants to get in our pants." It was quite funny when she referred to me as me and then my pants as ours, but I only smiled at her disposition.

"Your highness I am sorry if my presence right now might cause a disturbance. I would like to speak with you about something that is quite important," I said as he smiled at me. "Dear Lyla, you've grown into a fine woman. How's your mother?" He asked,

"My mother is fine and healthy; she is the reason why I ask here, your highness," but before he responded, he faced his guard. "Go tell my son that I want to see him," he said to the guards. "Yes, your highness," the guard said as he made his way out.

"And you two leave when I need you; I will call for you," he said as he removed his leg from the hand of the maid that was holding it. They both stood up and made their way right out after bowing to the king, and he paid his full attention to me.

"I am all ears, my darling," the alpha's dad said as I sat right up and asked, "Your highness, I am her to ask if I am allowed to go see my mother for an hour before the ritual starts as I am so homesick, if that wouldn't come as a disturbance to you".

I said, looking at him with a pleading eye.You know you and Ralph have come a long way; your father and I were good friends before his death, so I can't stop you from seeing your mother, but that will be on a condition," the alpha's dad said, looking at me with a questionable eyes.

"And what may that be, your highness?" I asked, looking at him,

"Well, you will have to go with your maid and a palace guard." He said. That was a problem, but I was just unsettled as I responded, "Alright, your highness, that wouldn't be a problem.".

I said, smiling along with him, but a few seconds later, the guard outside announced the presence of the alpha. Even though I was supposed to leave, I decided to wait to see the alpha up close once again.

When the alpha was allowed to come in, my legs were all shaky as I became shy before Him and his dad. Even though I knew I would have to pass tonight's rituals to be able to have the slightest chance of being his mate.

A few minutes later, when my cheek had gone all red, I excused myself and made my way right out.

"Your highness, your highness, I will like to take my leave right now.". I said this as I excused myself from the room and went straight to mine.

As the alpha's dad had instructed, a guard followed me along with my maid. As I made my way back home, I knew going through the streets might call attention towards me, so I decided to go through the woods, which wasn't that safe.

As darkness was beginning to take charge and night was fast drawing near, I had faith in the guard that was with us. I might have killed someone, but that doesn't take away my fear of the dark and the woods at night. As soon as we turned the corner, I could see my home from a distance.

Though I thirst for power and love, I still love my home and the comfort it brings me. Upon getting there, I knocked on the door, and it took about five minutes for my mother to be able to make her way down the door.

As soon as she saw who was at the door, she drew me into her embrace, and I was more than happy to be with her.

"Layla, my child, what are you doing here? Are you not supposed to be preparing for tonight's ritual?".

Mother said as she drew me right inside without any hesitation, while the maid and guard waited outside for me. "Mother," mother, I came to see you, and it is very important," I said to her as she looked at me worriedly. "What's going on?".

She asked as she could read the expression on my face, "Mother, I killed Sarah that morning in the woods because I wasn't chosen mother, so I took it from her." My mother exclaimed! What have you done?" as she quickly placed her hands over her mouth to muffle the noise.

"I know what I did, mother, but right now I am regretting it. If I knew, we would be scrutinised by the moon goddess herself, I wouldn't have done it. It was so stupid and selfish," I said as I left the room feeling restless. Mother also left the room along with me.

"Why didn't you tell me this before now? knowing fully well that it would be hard to pass through the moon goddess, are you really that daft?" mother lashed at me angrily. She had every right to, and at this moment, I wouldn't blame her at all.

"I am so sorry, mom, but what are we going to do at this moment? You know how important this is and how I have prayed every night for this dream to come true. I can't let it slip off my hand," I said as I walked over to my mother and held onto her hands.

"Well, I really didn't know what to do; right now, I am as shocked and confused as you right now. Let me think.". The whole room went silent for more than five minutes as I made my way to sit. My legs and whole body were aching.

"I think I might have the solution," my mother said as my eyes brightened up and my heart beat increased. "Really, mother, what is it?" I said as I jumped up from my seat and made my way right to her, as I wanted to make this work so badly.

"Yes, my child, but I am not sure if it would work as it has been rumoured to work for a particular chosen bride, but unfortunately she didn't win, and I am definitely sure that the moon goddess isn't blind to having seen your atrocity."

Mother said to me as I stared at her in disbelief, "And what would that be, as I am ready to do just about anything to pass tonight's rituals? What is it, mother? I do not have much time. I have to be at the palace to start preparing," I said, pleading with my mother to tell me as I stared at her with tears in my eyes.