Chapter 56: _Must Run In The Family

Chapter 56: _Must Run In The Family "Uh... Gamma Zane." I remarked, plastering a smile as Kaelos’ uncle walked toward us. Just like Kaelos, he has piercing silver eyes and a tall, muscular build. But what made him stand out more was the handsome features that made him seem like a ’silver fox.’ Everything from the calm but predatory aura he had to his black suit and silver grey hair and the elegance he walked with screamed royalty and power. "Good evening, Gamma." The guards behind me and Caroline bowed before the Gamma, but he didn’t pay them any heed and placed all his attention on Caroline and me. Caroline gulped, subconsciously clenching my arm when the Gamma finally got in front of us. "G– Good evening, Gamma." She greeted with a shaky voice, bowing her head. With her head still lowered, she continued. "M– Ma’am Odessa was only trying to ask the guards some questions on–" "I didn’t realize the witch was mute." Gamma Zane suddenly muttered, cutting Caroline short as he scrutinized me closely. I clicked my tongue, realizing the problem here. This guy is an asshole... I guess it runs in the family. "No, I’m not mute, Gamma. I speak quite fluently, actually." I blurted, folding my arms in front of my chest and glancing at Caroline. She nearly held her breath, freezing with fear and waiting for me to finish speaking. But I was far from done talking... "The only thing my maid and I came here to do was ask the guards at the gates questions about going out because I have some special ingredients I’ll need for my–" Before I could finish those words, to my surprise, the Gamma sighed heavily, interrupting me. I was so taken by surprise by that little action that I didn’t bother talking for several seconds, causing an uneasy silence to descend on the area. "Oh, you’re done already?" Gamma Zane asked with an arched eyebrow, scrutinizing me as if he was trying to get me into saying one more word. But I ignored the look in his eyes and plastered a smile on my face before I nodded my head. "No, but I realize that what I was about to say is probably not important to you." The Gamma placed his right hand on top of his chest in a show of mock shock, causing a few of the guards behind me to hold in chuckles. "Wait, really?" Gamma Zane asked with sarcasm laced in his voice before his face became serious. "Well, that’s because it’s not. What do you think this is? One of your human cities?" I clenched my jaw, watching as he stepped forward, his eyes going from mine before he diverted them away. A hint of disgust and disdain flashed through his eyes, giving me some kind of false validation. At least I knew that the bastard hated me for being a witch, just like every other werewolf. "Lockdowns exist in my human cities as well, sir," I said calmly, clenching my jaw and staring at the man dead in the eyes. "I just thought the guards would be able to help me find a few simple ingredients for my potions. I’m a witch who’s supposed to be helping this pack and I happen to be powerless. How can–" "That could just be a deliberate trick from you." The Gamma snapped, shaking his head and rubbing his forehead with his fingers before he continued. "Listen, I don’t have time to argue with you. But the pack soldiers have better things to do other than helping you search for some roots and herbs or whatever." He stared at me for a few more seconds before he brushed past me, causing my hands to ball into fists. "They have to be on alert for the South American Alpha king’s arrival tomorrow." He mumbled but then paused, remembering something. "Also, for your own good, the Alpha King has specifically stated that you can’t leave the pack regardless of the circumstances." My shoulders tensed up when he brought his piercing gaze to me again, a slight smirk curling up the corner of his lips. "There are several rogue wolves out there who would love to tear you to shreds. Creatures in the Blood Oak woods that you wouldn’t want to cross." He remarked, clearly enjoying the unease his words brought me. Anyway, with all said and done, the Gamma proceeded to walk to the pack soldiers and started discussing with them, leaving me standing there helplessly. Caroline, who had been silent for most of that interaction, stepped forward, tapping me on my shoulder and causing me to turn my gaze to her. "Are you okay, ma’am?" She asked with an innocent but awkward smile, forcing me to smile as well. Ugh... This wasn’t worth it. "Let’s get out of here," I muttered, grabbing Caroline’s arm and walking with her away from the gates, hoping to find a cab or something. . . We managed to find a cab that dropped us in front of the Alpha King’s Mansion. When I closed the door behind me and the driver drove off, I grunted. "That mission was a bust." Caroline glanced at me, her eyebrows furrowed into a frown. "Mission? Ma’am, what were you even going to use those ingredients you were talking about earlier to brew?" She queried curiously as we walked into the compound. The guards in front of the compound gates barely paid us any heed as we walked past them. Anyway, I turned my gaze to Caroline and scrutinized her a little bit before I responded. "Potions. I was going to make potions, Mother." I said with sarcasm laced in my voice, causing Caroline to roll her eyes. Before I knew what was happening, the two of us giggled genuinely, with Caroline holding my elbow while I clutched her shoulder. However, as we got to the mansion’s front entrance, I picked up the sound of approaching footsteps behind us, causing a cold shiver to run down my spine. Who else was outside by this time? "Well, well, well..." I swerved my head back when I heard that familiar silvery voice only to meet the malicious gaze of Celine, who had her hands placed on her waist. But apart from that, there was something else. A feeling that I got... It was like an aura of unexplainable darkness surrounding her like a veil. What has this bitch done?