Chapter 10
Mirage POV
The next day, a commotion after almost noon, we were informed by a member who was at the scene that according to her, it was between a Royal maid and a Levite guard or so she said.
I could see my father smiling from ear to ear, he was so excited to go and fan the flames of tension between the two leading packs.
After he left followed by his beta, Lilah immediately entered the room. On my order, she began her report on the happenings since last night.
But she couldn't explain what my father and his beta were discussing before I came in. I couldn't let it slide as I felt it was something very important, or were they hiding something about myself? My mind wandered far and wide but could find a reasonable explanation for my situation.
I just paused on the thought for a while as I proceeded to follow my father, only then did I realize, both he and his beta were in the corridor outside our rooms waiting patiently for me.
This was one of my father's annoying traits. Though I have to admit it did pay off quite well, especially in the business world. But I still prefer my way of getting things done, willingly or by force.
As we all stepped out together, the scene was still unfolding as the truth was yet to be said, My father just had to chime in with the question that no one dared to ask.
"What is a Royal maid doing in the North wing in the first place?"
I had to admit that was quite daring of him, something I would also willingly do to my enemy. The tension seemed to increase which was quite obvious after what just played out between The lights and the royals Pack.
"Their next Alpha still didn't say a word. I don't remember his name, maybe I'll ask Lilah about it later" I mumbled.
I slowly followed his gaze as he couldn't look away from the Levites little princess.
I particularly didn't care about her name, not even now, I'm simply not interested.
"Father, The Royals heir seems to be interested in the Levites little princess, that could mean trouble for us" I mindlinked him.
The next second, the princess was right in front of my face staring dagger at me, like she would bite.
"You better take her from me else" I immediately regretted linking my dad in the first place.
In just a matter of seconds, he took her from their Luna's arms and intended for me to babysit. Rather than taking her away, I would stay till this drama ended, but luck wasn't on my side today. And immediately I took the princess from my dad's hands, she tried to kick me. To others watching it might be a joke, but with the force she used, that I don't think a three years old should possess, even just one would have been fatal.
"Which three year old would aim for vital organs so accurately?"
I noticed the young heir looking at me with envy, but I couldn't wait to deal with this kid. I thought of numerous ways to hurt her without anyone finding out, but out of the eighty-six only one was the safest.
I immediately dropped her, calmly targeting her butt, as it fell first to the ground. I expected her to cry out in pain, I could simply explain it as an accident, and take my leave while someone else is assigned to her.
But the brat wouldn't cry, I intended to ignore her and keep listening to the conversation in the ward, but she immediately stood up and tried to leave on her own.
If she did so, I don't even want to imagine what my father would do to me. I intentionally set her mind in a loop, something I experimented with Lilah, it was safe but it puts the mind in confusion for as long as the effects lasted.
As expected, she kept returning to the spot she left. It was amusing to watch, but the commotion was getting to a disturbing stage especially for a child, I had to immediately take her and leave before she got traumatized.
"Brat," She yelled at me after I picked her up.
The anger kept boiling, I even chuckled without realizing, something I subconsciously did when annoyed. Luckily, Lilah appeared in the nick of time before I did what was in my mind to this pipsqueak in my arms.
But, now the problem was, she refused to let Lilah take her and even dared to threaten me. I lightly butthead her, making her fall unconscious. I only had to imagine myself at her door. Next second, I knocked and her father stepped out. She was indeed his child, her arrogance was deep-rooted, he was muscular and looked prideful, but he had the name and reputation to back it up. But I looked at the girl in my arms, neither fame nor strength, just a mouth.
I handed her to the Alpha who looked puzzled. I didn't bother to explain and just walked away.
"Hey...!" He called out,
I paused waiting for what he intended to say.
"You are the nephew of my wife, there shouldn't be a next time" He said and slammed the door.
Having such a brat as a daughter, I don't even want to imagine warning everyone I meet to never harm her.
"He must have seen the swelling on her forehead" Lilah's voice echoed behind me.
"it was intentional" I replied
"I know, cause master don't leave cules" She said, and I still wonder if it was a compliment or an insult.
But deep within, I have to admit she was different, hating me at first sight, not scared or trying to please me, she was simply amusing.
"What's her name anyways?" I ask
"Hmm...Master?"
"I believe you won't let me repeat myself?" it was a threat.
"I believe it should be Viona"
"Master rarely asked for names...So?"
"It's none of your business" I shut her up before she provoked me.
On returning to the scene, all that was left was a pool of blood, I know from the accused maid. Everyone had already left, even my aunty and father.
The very next day, to no one's surprise after what happened, The gathering was said to have ended after a week of course, out of courtesy. I could finally breathe as we were soon returning home. My father seemed unwilling at first but began to see the point, as the company had no one to manage it for a while and everyone was on autopilot, just working to be stable while waiting for their boss to lead them forward.
"Yes, you're right we have to crush the Royals this year's too in pharmaceuticals and gadgets"
Up until now, I never saw a need to compete with the Royals in anything, but my obsessed father found every reason to. I just want to crush their spirit to not end every day, instead of competing yearly for top spots in the business world.
One week later
Everyone was ready to depart, though I had to admit the vacation was nice, it wasn't something I'm used to, and luckily, I never saw the brat again since that day.
"Hmph...Viona"