Chapter 8. Evil Ambitions.

Morticia.

My heart pounding in my chest, I watched Princess Evelyn limp away, her presence a constant irritant. My confrontation with her had left me seething with anger and frustration, my emotions swirling like a tempest within me. My possessive feelings for the Alpha King consumed my thoughts, so did Evelyn's accusations that I killed the former Queen and Luna, and his lingering scent on her only added fuel to the fire.

Standing at the end of the huge hallways, my eyes remained fixed on the retreating figure of the princess till she disappeared from view. Oh, how much I hate her! My grip tightened on the folds of my dark gown, my nails digging into the fabric as I fought to regain control of my emotions.

With a deep breath, I straightened my posture and smoothening the wrinkles from my gown. My eyes narrowed and I make my way to the Alpha king's chambers. A soft knock and then I entered, only to find him deep in thought as he worked in his study, a frown on his face and his brows f