Alpha Of Darkness And The Half-Breed Healer

AUTHOR’S POV

Gemma paced the room back and forth, biting on her lips while clenching her fist simultaneously. Her insides churned as the thoughts raged through her head. All through the night, she kept turning and couldn’t get an hour of sleep. She blames herself for being such a coward and running off. Instead of waiting to resolve whatever might be happening. If Gael finds out she has a hand in the death of his first child; Gemma can’t be too sure of what his reaction would be. Snatching her phone and bag, she drove out of the house, heading towards the packhouse.

She only hopes Sarah is still alive. If dead, Gael will get to the root of it, which means he will find out about her involvement in her death. She practically jumped out of the car and went into the clinic. Nia was stepping out of a ward when she bumped into Gemma.

“Perfect! Just the person I need.” Gemma growled in an unfriendly tone.

Nia stumbled to the back a bit, trying to keep a stance. “how may I help you, miss?”

She scoffed, “Really? I see you have a voice now. Typical of someone like you who thinks she is something now. Where is the girl?”

“I don’t think you should be asking after her.”

“Why not?”

“You abandoned her to die, miss….”

Gemma raised her hand in an attempt to slap her, causing Nia to cower in fear. She kissed her teeth and lowered her voice dangerously. “If you know what’s best for you. You will take me to her. Don’t forget no one cares a hoot about you. I can make you disappear if I have to and need to. I remind you that the Alpha will love never to set his eyes on your dumb self ever again. Now, in a simple sentence, I am going to ask you. Where is she?” She gritted.

Nia swallowed hard, cursing herself for being so weak and helpless. With a shaky hand, she pointed at the room where Sarah is in. “There.”

Pushing her forward, she said, “lead the way!”

Sarah was sitting up while staring blankly at the wall. She didn’t flinch at their entrance, and it was almost like she wasn’t there. Gemma clapped in her face. She blinked and turned her head slowly. “Why are you here?”

Gemma cackled like an evil witch. “Is being alive making you feel outstanding? I don’t know who to praise, the healer for being able to bring your stupid self back to life, or you who has refused to die. If you survived, I am pretty sure that thing you were carrying is long gone.” She cut Nia a stern glare, who affirmed it with a nod. “I thought as much.”

“She still needs to rest, please,” Nia mumbled meekly.

“Shut the fuck up!” Gemma roared, turning back to Sarah. “I only have a few things to say to you, girl. If you want to live, don’t you ever in your miserable life mention it to anyone that I gave you poison to abort that bastard pup, or else that will be the last day you breathe. And not just that, but I will ensure to lynch every member of that rotten family of yours. If you think I can’t, try me.” Even though her heart raced in fear of someone reporting her, Gemma still had to fake dominance to save face.

Sarah’s breath hitched as tears filled her eyes. Judging by Gemma’s vicious glare, she would be a fool to call her words bluff. “P…. please don’t hurt my family. I-I promise not to say anything.” She stuttered.

“Good! And you dumb healer, better warn your assistants to keep their mouths shut! If anything gets out of these four walls, consider yourself dead. I will gladly do the honors!” Gemma hissed spitefully, storming out of the room.

Nia exchanged a look with Sarah, and her eyes watered on the poor lady’s behalf. “I’m so sorry that I couldn’t protect you.”

Sarah wiped her tears quickly, “Oh no, you already did a lot saving my life. I probably would have died if not for you.”

“May I sit with you for some minutes?” Nia requested.

“Sure.” She replied.

They stayed quiet for a long while before Nia finally broke the silence. “How did you become the Alpha’s concubine?”

Inhaling deeply, Sarah stared down at her pale hands. “I didn’t think my life would turn out like this. All I wanted was to be an amazing chef and save my family from poverty. My mother works as a maid in Gemma’s house. That fateful day, she wasn’t feeling too well and had asked me to work in her place. Of course, I couldn’t refuse. If only we knew our lives would end up in flames afterward, I never would have volunteered and let my brother go instead. I went to the house, and the Beta needed something delivered to the Alpha. Gemma insisted she couldn’t deliver it because she was no maid. The older man begged that I take it on his behalf and go with Gemma. That day, I came in contact with the Alpha, and the next thing that happened was he reached out to my parents to have me as his. The money blinded my father, and didn’t hesitate to give me out to him.”

Pity settled in Nia’s eyes, and she realized her situation was better. At least she didn’t get sold off by her biological parents. “I guess Gemma blames you for seducing the Alpha.”

A weak smile stretched her lips. “You guessed right. Since I stepped foot in here, she has made it a living hell for me. The Alpha can be nice when he chooses to. But more than anything else, I want to go far away.”

“Aren’t you bothered about the loss of your child?”

“I wasn’t sure if I wanted it or not. My emotions are blurred right now. I have become a shadow of myself since I joined the packhouse. I have no life aside from satisfying the pleasures of the Alpha. I must say you are lucky. Not only did you get away from becoming his plaything, you also became a respected healer. Good for you.” She mused, laying back down and turning her back to Nia.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

Taking it as her cue to leave, smacking her lips softly, she walked out. The more she gets to know the Alpha, the more disgust she feels towards him. His unbothered attitude towards others and treating them like some toy. Nia had to admit she was indeed lucky to have not been desired by him. He would have made it hard for her to get her life together. Checking on her patients one last time, Nia headed to the woods, hoping to wear her anger out.