Chapter 244
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I stood at the side of the hall, observing each guest to ensure a smooth flow of events. This would help me evaluate the current views of members of our land and Princess Della.
Though I have never been a fan of being around huge crowds, I must learn to face them and specialize in them as I’m now a Princess’ Beta, sharing a heavy responsibility with her.
I took a sip from a glass of champagne as my eyes wandered around, vividly seeing how everyone paid not much attention to the Princess nor me but were only interested in Mr. K. Though it was a relief to my dislike of attending parties, it brought a worry in my heart as it’s a sign that Princess Della’s authority was still being challenged.
It’s evident that the noble families and ranked members weren’t respecting her even with her rank.
I gulped down the entire glass, knowing for sure that Princess Della and I still had a lot of things to work with in this land.
When I looked around for servants to give my glass to, my eyes suddenly narrowed when I saw Melly, a servant brought by the princess from the castle.
I stretched my hand out to block her path. “Melly, what are you doing going around here? Shouldn’t you be near the VIP room? What if the Princess may need you for something?”
She’s the one responsible for serving the VIP room. She’s not supposed to be lurking around. There are already many servants to serve in the main hall.
“I…” Her eyes wandered in hesitation for a bit before she swallowed the nervousness that formed in her throat. “That’s why I’m here, Beta. I have to report you something.”
I stood up properly, alerted. “What happened?”
“I’ve seen Mr. K leave the room, but… Princess Della hasn’t left yet…” She bit her lip in contemplation. “Since I didn’t receive any orders to clean the room yet, I didn’t want to enter it casually.”
My brows furrowed as my thoughts wandered about what we should do. Since the Princess and Mr. K had a very important project to discuss, we made it clear to everyone that no one would enter the VIP room unless permitted to.
“Okay, I’ll handle it. Go ahead with your work.” I nodded my head as I handed my glass of champagne to her before I walked in grace upstairs.
But before stepping on the stairs, I suddenly realized something. “Molly, wait.”
She looked back.
“Did Mr. K said anything when he left?” I asked.
“Um… No… But…” She looked hesitant before continuing, “Mr. K was wearing a mask, so I can’t really read his expression either, and he was walking so fast. But he was wreaking with alcohol, and his shirt was… all wrinkled.”
Did they get into a fight?
“Okay, I understand. You can go.”
With that, I continued to the VIP lounge. After knocking for a while, I remained greeted with silence.
Worry filled me as I wandered, ‘Did the Princess leave already?’
Feeling something terrible happened, I took a step back for a boost before I ran up to the door and slammed it open. But when it opened, I suddenly wished I could dig a hole and hide in it.
My face was probably flushed right now as I stared in front of me, my entire body frozen still and my foot rooted to the ground.
My breathing hitched. Suddenly, it felt like all of my oxygen was sucked out of my lungs.
Damn!
This was probably my first and would be the biggest crisis I’d ever face in my career as a Beta. Something even harder than hacking into the most secure system or fighting a war.
Right there, in front of me, was Princess Della, without any clothes. She was lying on the sofa with messy hair and countless visible kiss marks on her body, with only a man’s coat covering her breasts down to the upper part of her flawless legs.
I swallowed the knot formed in my throat when my eyes finally managed to wander around, only to face more anxiety.
The alcohol bottles on the table were emptied, there was evident proof of lovemaking on those wet markings on the sofa, and not to mention she was only covered in the coat that Mr. K was wearing earlier. Her clothes were thrown everywhere in the room, and their mixed scent could be sniffed in the air.
My eyes widened as a rush of countless thoughts filled my mind with a horrifying sense of the wild event that might have happened here.
How… Why… When… It’s…
I couldn’t even form proper thoughts.
As far as I remember, Princess Della didn’t like being intimate with men after what she had been through with Alpha Kylian. The terror and trauma brought by her romantic life with Alpha Kylian even affected her intimacy with Prince Albert.
But then… Now… She just had sex with Mr. K…
Suddenly, a realization hit me, and it felt like I was drenched by hot water, which woke me up. Anger filled my nerves.
Mr. K raped the princess! How dare he!
My hands formed into fists so hard my knuckles turned white. I was not only angry with Mr. K but with myself as well. As a Beta, it’s my duty to protect the princess, but I failed at it. I miserably failed at it.
Taking a few deep breaths, I calmed myself down and closed the door, confirming that it was closed and locked.
Slowly, I approached Princess Della and sat down beside her. I looked her in the eyes and cautiously asked, “Princess Della, how are you feeling?”
She opened her lips to speak, but I went on. “Did… Did Mr. K raped you?”
Saying those words even brought knives to my heart.
Unexpectedly, Princess Della’s face turned from confusion to a frown. She held the coat closer to her as she sat up and rubbed her temples, seemingly in discomfort and probably having an incoming headache.
Did Mr. K go too hard on her?
I stood up in a rush, feeling even more furious. “I’ll have someone arrest Mr. K in this instance!”
But just as I was about to turn around to order troops, my hand was held firmly, and I was pulled back fast. “Stop right there!”
I looked at her in surprise and confusion. “Why? That man shouldn’t be forgiven for disrespecting you. Even if he’s powerful here, you’re still the princess, and I fear no one! I’ll–”
“I willingly did it!” she said, interrupting my words and making my jaws drop dead on the ground as my nerves went cold.
Did I hear her right? She… She… T-The princess did it willingly?
So… The princess I knew who had a problem with intimacy even with her husband did “it” willingly with a man whom she met for the first time, and not even in bed but on the sofa of a lounge…
I looked at the Princess like she had just grown another head on her neck. This was the second time I saw her being irrational. I’ve admired all her decisions besides when she willingly removed her crown, became an Omega for Alpha Kylian, and now gave her femininity to Mr. K.
That’s just ridiculous! How could she? After everything she had been through with Alpha Kylian. Is she going to make the same mistake again?
I thought Princess Della was back on the track now, but it seemed like she still could be swayed by men. Suddenly, a hint of fear and irritability filled me. I just got a proper job, and I feel honored. Would I lose it so fast?
I was on the edge of panic, but I pulled myself together and reminded myself of who I was. I’m her Beta, and I’m her anchor. I should remain calm no matter what and make sure to aid her when she’s getting off the course.
Closing my eyes, I pulled myself together and let silence fill us.
Once completely calmed down, I asked, “What exactly happened?”
