What happened?

What happened?

Aria's P O V

I didn't know, but I felt the urge to run away from her as she spelt trouble. As she lunged forward and almost got me, I moved away, and she landed on the floor.

She let out a low snarl and got up from the floor again.

“You bitch!” She snarled and came to me again, I once again moved away from the way, and she fell flat on the floor. She looked up at me from the floor, her eyes glowing red. Furthermore, she shifted and let out a loud growl.

“Shit! What did I ever do to her? Why does she want me dead?” I backed away and to the locked door slowly, but she kept coming towards me like a predictor.

“Stop!” I yelled, but she kept coming to me.

“Aunt?” I heard princess Arya's voice and turned to see her standing butt naked, looking as confused as ever.

“What is going on, aunt?” She started moving towards me, but I stopped her.

“No, Arya, stay there. Don't come close, please.” I shouted and she immediately stopped walking.

I faced forward to see evil Betty already close to me.

How am I going to escape? I need to save myself and also save Arya, I can't let anything happen to her, or I'm dead for sure.

“Stop right there!” I tried distracting the wolf that wants my life for whatever reason.

But the wolf jumped and made for my face.

A loud deafening sound was heard and the next thing I saw was evil Betty lying down on the floor with scratches on her, blood oozing out of her injury.

She transformed back into her human form and started whimpering.

The door burst open, and the crown prince entered along with his Beta and four other guards.

“Arya,” the crown prince called and rushed to his little sister, who was still standing there.

“Are you okay? Did you get hurt?” He inquired of her, but she shook her head.

Beta Matthew rushed to Betty and lifted her from the floor before throwing a bedsheet to her because she was naked, her clothes ripped to pieces when she shifted.

She staggered, her eyes fixed on me.

“What happened?” Prince Damon, implored, his eyes fixed on me.

Arya left his side and rushed to me.

“Woah, that was remarkable.” She giggled.

“Can you do that again?” She requested.

Do what? What happened? I don't understand either.

I opened my eyes to see evil Betty lying on the floor with scratches on her.

Not only that, but I, too, I'm curious to know what happened. Furthermore, I mean, the last thing I remember is trying to escape from her attack.

“Uh…mm,” I stammered. I don't know why they are all staring at me. I don't know what happened.

“Can't you do it again?” Arya jumped as she stared at me.

“Uh… I don't know what you are talking about, princess, so I can't do it. I'm sorry,” I apologized, fiddling my fingers.

“You don't know? You witch!” Evil Betty suddenly yelled.

Prince Damon and the rest of them now turned their attention towards her.

“What did she do? How come you are injured?” Matthew asked.

“She tried to kill me. That crazy maid tried to kill me.” She yelled out.

“You are joking, aren't you? You are an Alpha, how can you say a maid tried to kill you?” Prince Damon walked towards her.

Her face turned red with embarrassment and obvious anger.

She yanked her arm away from Matthew's grip and stormed out from the room.

I watched as prince Damon walked to me, he collected the towel and wrapped Arya with it.

“You all can leave.” He declared, and the guards left, I turned to join them, but his voice stopped me.

“You'll be summoned in later. Go.” He informed, I bowed slightly in respect before I left the room.

*

I sat down on my bed pounding on what happened, Lara kept asking me questions upon questions, but I aren't in the mood to answer.

I'm trying to establish what happened but can't figure out anything. How come she was injured? Who injured her? It's not me, for sure. I mean I haven't shifted yet and according to the story, Lara told, I don't think I can ever shift.

I mean, whatever creature that bit me won't let me shift. I might never shift until I die, so whatever happened in there.

Not only that, but I didn't try to kill her. How did she fly back? Could she have mistakenly clawed herself or what? No. She couldn't have.

The way she stared at me, it's obvious she didn't do that to herself, but I didn't do that to her either. Then who did? What did?

This is crazy.

What if the prince calls for me now? What am I going to say to him that happened?

What will I say? I only remember her attacking me. He surely won't believe it if I tell him that I don't remember what happened.

Should I come up with something? No, I can't lie. I don't know how to lie, so I'll just tell the truth when he calls. I'll tell him that it happened quickly, so I don't remember.

That's what I'll say.

*

Damon's P O V

“What are you trying to do?” Matthew asked as he stood behind me.

“I'm trying to see what happened for myself.” Betty's wound isn't healing.

“I need to see whatever happened in there,” I answered as I searched through the computer in my office.

I'm glad there are CCTV cameras everywhere, the ones in the west wing can only be accessed by me.

I got to the time when she (Aria) entered my room with my sister and how she left to get the towel. I watched carefully to see how Betty attacked her, and she escaped the attack.

“She's fast even when she looks weak,” Matthew commented.

She escaped Betty's second attack, and that's when I saw it. When Betty made to attack her again, her eyes colour changed and…

“What the hell?” Matthew gasped.

Her eyes colour changed to silver. What the…

“Shut up.” I hushed and continued watching as her claws and fangs elongated, and she threw Betty away, scratching her in the process.

Everything went back to normal the moment Betty landed on the floor, and we got in.

I shut down the computer and turned to look at Matthew's stunning face.

“I want to avoid believing the possibility, Damon. I don't want to.” He shook his head.

“Her eyes turned silver, that can only mean one thing,” I mumble.

“She is…” Matthew's eyes widened.

I scoffed and looked away from him.

How is that possible? How can she be one of them? I thought, shaking my head in disbelief.

Aria's P O V

Our door room got pushed open and Evil Betty walked in with three maids behind her.

“You! She pointed at me.” Lara and I slowly got up from our bed.

“Everyone else should leave us.” She ordered.

Lara and the other three maids immediately left the room.

“I'll get you, do you hear me? And you'll pay forever, laying your stupid hands on me. Forever touching me. But for now, I want to warn you to stay away from Damon.

I have someone watching you, if you try getting close to him again, then I'll inform the king that you, a mere maid, is trying to seduce the crown prince. And you know what will happen if the king hears that, he'll start by destroying your family.

Then you'll be put to death for trying to seduce the future king. You'll suffer and no one will be able to save you when that time comes.” She threatens.

Oh, she has been trying to kill me because she thinks I'm getting closer to the prince? Is she joking?

I'm still very much wary of the prince. How on earth will I try seducing a man like him?

She is mistaken. Should I tell her that she's wrong?

Maybe I shouldn't say a word, as it might end up angering her more than before. I want to avoid getting punished, worst I don't want anything to happen to my parents too.

The king will believe her, he won't believe a word I say in defence.

“Yes,” I nodded, my eyes glued to the floor.

“Good.” She hissed and walked out of my room.

Lara entered and stood before me.

“What was that? I hope you aren't in some kind of trouble?” She probed.

“No,” I shook my head and sat down.

“What do you mean? How on earth will someone in high rank like her come here to personally warn if you aren't in any trouble with her?” She scoffed in disbelief.

I shook my head again and sat down quietly on the bed.

A knock came on the door and Lara got it.

“The prince ordered for a maid named Aria, he says you should see him immediately in his office.” The head maid who came with the information announced.

“Yes, I'll let her know,” Lara announced and closed the door.

She turned to me and stood at akimbo.

“Now what? Even the future king sends for you, and you won't tell me what the problem is? Why are you keeping quiet?”

“I'll tell you when I get back,” I promised before leaving.

I went out of the room and to the west wing, where prince Damon's office is located. I got to his office and exhaled before knocking.

“Come in.” His Beta ushered me in. I opened the door and got in, then bowed my head in respect.

“Now, can you explain what happened back in my room?” He asked.

“Yes, Your Highness.” I shook my head and started explaining what happened from the beginning.

How I finished bathing the princess but didn't find a towel, I came out to look for a towel, but Betty found me there.

How she attacked me, I told him that I also don't understand how she got hurt. “I opened my eyes to just find her lying on the floor with blood oozing out of her injury.”

He stared at me for a while without saying a word.

I fixed my eyes on the floor, hoping that he believes me.

I mean, who could believe that I wasn't the one who injured her? It wasn't Arya for sure as she was standing far away from us and I don't think she knows how to fight at such a young age.

Even if she knows how to fight, why could she help me and not the lady who likes her brother?

“Really? Are you telling the truth?” He doubted.

“Yes, your Highness, I promise.” I shook my head.

“Okay. I believe you.” I see him nod.

I opened my mouth in disbelief. Does he believe me? He does?

I can't believe this.

“Come closer.” He ordered and I obeyed.

“From today onwards, don't reveal whatever happens to you to your best friend, I'll punish you seriously if you ever open your mouth and say a word to her or anyone. Do you understand?” He asked with a very hard tone.

Huh, why on earth could he ask me such a thing? But do I have a choice now?

“Yes, your Highness, I won't ever reveal a thing to her,” I vowed. I don't know, but I think I need to obey him, I feel it's the appropriate thing to do.

“Good. Your parents will also get punished if you reveal anything to her or to even your parents. I'm sure you don't want that.” I saw him smirk.

“Yes, Your Highness. I'll… I'll keep my mouth shut.”

“Good.” He nodded.

“Now you may go. Continue with whatever you're doing.” He waved his hand.

I bowed again in respect before turning and leaving his office.

Weird.

What should I tell Lara at this moment? I've already promised her that I'll tell her what happened.

Should I just lie to her? No. I don't know how to lie.

I'll just tell her that I can no longer reveal a thing to her. I know she might get mad at me, but I value my life and that of my parents. I won't reveal a word.