5: The Banishment

Agnella stood in the big dark room, the one she was brought into the first day of the kidnap, the room was a little brighter than the first time.

She doesn't exactly know why some Draven's men came in to escort her out after the maids helped in washing the stains head-mistress Balia caused her. 

She kept standing as the door swing open and the head-mistress was dragged in, yes dragged in. 

Her whole body except her head and arms stayed on the floor while the men pulled her in. They stopped at the same position they stopped with her last time, turned back and walked to the door and stood there.

What is really happening? Agnella couldn't understand.

Why was the head-mistress being dragged that way, and why was she allowed to watch this? Agnella couldn't understand a thing. She had concluded in her mind that Alpha Draven was the one who ordered the head-mistress to do what she did.

Why is he trying to punish her if he ordered her to do what she did to me?

Two other she-wolves were escorted in, they both looked so elegant and stunning.

Although the two ladies were beautiful, Balia was far more beautiful than them, she had shiny clear eyes. It could make you stare for long with how it glitters.

Who are they? Agnella wondered.

The room's door got closed and Draven suddenly appeared in the same position from last time. The same place he stood the day she was brought in.

A chair was brought for him, and he sat down.

The two ladies who were escorted in stood at his left-hand side, while Agnella stood at the right-hand side. 

While Balia knelt right in front of Draven.

“So.. can you kindly tell me what you discussed with her? I could love to hear it.” Draven started staring above Balia's head.

“My prince. Draven, please don't do this…”

“Alpha Draven. Alpha Draven is the name in case you forgot,” Draven cut in, rasping. How he spoke startled everyone in the room, especially Agnella.

“Forgive me, please I was only trying to help you when I learnt that she was giving you a hard time, I was only trying to help.” Balia sobbed.

Agnella scoffed and looked up, getting the whole message now.

She looked at the two ladies' faces to find them staring at her, but they were quick to avert their eyes once they realized they were caught.

What is with them? Agnella wondered again.

“I asked you a question, are you disobeying me, Balia Valley?”

“No, no, my Alpha, I would never.” Balia crawled closer and made to grab his feet, but Vigo blocked her from moving further.

“I... As I said, my Alpha, I only tried to convince her to accept your offer, you can ask her, you can ask her, please.” Balia cried, turning to look at Agnella.

Balia gave Agnella a look, it looked like a warning look. Tell the truth and imma kill you afterwards, look.

Agnella looked away and didn't say anything.

“So what about her ruined lunch?” Draven questioned, his tone softer this time.

“I.. it was a mistake that shouldn't have ever happened, it slipped from my hand as I was about to hand her the dish. The dish slipped and fell on her so..so…”

“So you gagged her to stop her from screaming out, you choked her and told her that she must never tell anyone you slipped a dish on her face or else you'd kill her. Am I right?” Draven cuts in.

Balia gulped and looked around the big room, trying to see if there was anyone who could help her. 

Silence fell after his words, with Balia still looking around.

“Is that right?!!” Draven thundered, and everywhere shook. Agnella thought she fell but was lucky to find herself still on her foot.

What the hell was that? How did that happen? Agnella looked more confused now than ever, but she doesn't want to ask Draven or anyone about it.

Balia laid on the floor, crying out so loudly. She hadn't still said a word despite Draven's command.

“Come in,” Draven took a deep breath and ordered.

The door opened and three of his men walked in.

“Send her back to where she belongs, never to be seen again.” Draven commanded his men.

The two ladies' eyes went wide, and Balia rose forcefully.

“No!!!” She screamed.

“No way! No way!!” She screamed out more.

“You can't! You can't do that to me, your highness! The king gave me his command to always be at your service.” Balia shouted.

The men got hold of her and lifted her into the air, they started taking her outside when she suddenly screamed out what shocked everyone.

“I'm pregnant! I'm pregnant with your child!”

At this declaration, everywhere stilled. The men stopped in their tracks, and the two ladies turned to stare at Balia.

Draven also didn't utter a word.

She's pregnant with his child? Agnella thought.

The men without being told brought her to her feet. 

Balia ran to Draven and knelt in front of him.

“I know it's a sin, I know it's a crime for a mistress to carry their master's child, but I tried everything I could to get rid of this child, but it's not working. I don't know how it happened either, but please do not send me away, at least give me a chance.. give me a chance to atone for my sins, please.” Balia went on her fours.

She bowed, pressing her head to the ground as she cried out in pain.

From where Agnella stood, Agnella could see the tall frame of Draven staring down at her.

She couldn't make out his expression, but it looked like he was definitely thinking.

Will he spare her? Agnella thought. She really didn't care what happens to Balia, the only thing she wanted and cared for is leaving his domain. 

“Get rid of the child and get rid of her afterwards.” After what seemed like forever, Draven ordered.