CHAPTER FIVE

It was 7 a.m. in the castle. Isabella went ahead to join other maids at the room they were assembled in when the tower bell rang. Each time there is important information to pass across, the tower bell is rung so that everyone will be aware. Isabelle stood beside a brunette girl and adjusted her dress.

”I have important information to pass across to everyone concerning both the new and old maid.” Everyone listens attentively to the head maid. There was absolute silence in the room.

“I heard two girls were caught trying to escape the walls of the palace and not only that, a girl was caught trying to seduce the Alpha,” the head maid said sternly, her voice laced with anger but none of the maids could talk.

Isabelle could only scoff inwardly because she wondered why anyone would try to seduce the cruel Alpha King. She wasn't planning to escape but she will make sure she inflicts enough pain on the Alpha.

“Now, I will assign everyone a new role. While some will still be given their old roles,” the head maid said, breaking through Isabelle's thoughts.

The names of the maids were called and they were given different roles to take. When Isabelle heard her name, she stepped out like every other girl and walked towards the head maid.

“You are now assigned to the Alpha room,” the head maid said, surprising everyone, Isabelle included.

"Yes, ma'am,” Isabelle replied, adjusting her expression but internally, she wanted to scream out loud in ecstasy. She is going to finally start orchestrating her plan.

Other maids were called and each person was given their role without excluding anyone.

“You shall begin your work now. You are dismissed.”

“Thank you, ma,” everyone said simultaneously and left the room. Isabelle made sure her dress and appearance were pleasant and alluring. She has always been a beautiful girl and all she needs to do is double up her charm. She will be seeing the Alpha King again.

Isabelle made her way towards the king's chambers. She made sure her footsteps were smart and concise. When she got to the door of the Alpha, Isabella took a deep breath in and out, trying to push the foreign emotions that had haunted her for days. 

Isabelle knocked on the door, receiving no reply. She pushed the door open and stepped in. But maybe she shouldn't have done that because the Alpha King was about to undress himself. The moment they made eye contact, Gabriel's expression turned hard.

“What are you doing here?” Gabriel inquired from Isabelle coldly. His voice reverberated through the walls of the room.

“I’m the newly assigned maid in charge of attending to your needs,” Isabelle explained calmly, making sure her expression was neutral. She made sure her eyes didn't give away any emotions about her hatred for Gabriel; instead, she offered him a warm smile but Gabriel wasn't a bit moved.

“The new maid?” Gabriel repeated, making sure he hadn't heard wrong. He was sure he had said he wanted his maid to be replaced. He made it clear that he wanted someone who was not interested in him but who knew Isabelle would be chosen.

”Maybe this is an opportunity for her to know the truth,” Gabriel thought but he doubted he wanted that. 

“Then start whatever you are going to do. I'm not the one to tell you what to do, right?” Gabriel asked, watching Isabelle keenly with interest.

"Yes, Alpha,” Isabelle replied, moving her feet. She took a few more steps into the room, only to stop in front of Gabriel. His sweet smell invaded her sense of smell, making her aware of his masculinity. 

He was in his nightdress, and it seemed he was going to take his bath. “Am I going to undress him now?” Isabelle asked herself inwardly as she walked forward. 

She tiptoed, standing on her toes to match Gabriel's height but she only managed to reach his shoulder.

Isabelle rested his hand on his chest, trying to get the dress off but it was as if her body had become electrified. His taut muscles underneath his shirt were so strong and turgid that it made her heart shake a little but she steadied herself.

This is the man who killed her parents, and she wasn't going to let her emotions get the better of her. Isabelle began to unbutton his shirt and the only sound that was heard in the room was their breathing.

“Are you going to take ages to unbutton the shirt? '' Gabriel said coldly but just in time, Isabelle was done. She pulled the shirt off him and folded it neatly before placing it back on the bed. 

”His trousers too?” Isabelle asked herself as she stood beside the bed. She didn't even bother to ask the maids what she was expected to do. She just came down here without asking anyone.

Isabelle walked to Gabriel, standing in front of him. “I am going to get the rest off now,” Isabelle said, blinking her eyelids like a scared kitten.

"Hm,"  Gabriel replied, waiting to just get it done, and then he would find a way to replace her.

Isabelle closed her eyes the moment she placed her hand on his trouser waistband and got it down. Her eyes remained closed and when she was done, she turned her back towards him in embarrassment. Her skin and cheeks were tainted pink.

For a reason, Gabriel found it funny that Isabelle was acting like an innocent woman but he doubted she was innocent. Gabriel, in pride, got the rest of his clothing down and walked ahead to the bathroom.

Gabriel submerged himself in the grand bath to let the calm of the water wash over him. He only wants to leave right now and attend to court matters.

“Won't you come in and do your work?" Isabelle's eyes widened when she heard Gabriel's voice from the bathroom.

“What? Am I even going to wash him?” Isabelle almost screamed out loud, but she shushed herself up.

“Then this is the perfect opportunity,” Isabelle said, and rolled up her skirt to check if the knife she kept there was still intact.

“I’m on my way, Alpha,” Isabelle replied with a sinister smile on her lips.