Alpha Damien’s Trouble Maker Novel

71 I'd forgotten just how weak a young body can be Selene " So , you'd better say the truth . Did you really see me push your precious mistress into the river ? " I asked , leaving no room for escape . Emma didn't answer right away . She just stood there , trembling , her hands clenched into tight fists . ' Oh my god , what should I do ? This bitch obviously didn't push Lady Sienna into the river , but if they find out I'm lying , I'll be skinned alive , and be killed . ' Her panicked thoughts slipped into me as clearly as if she had spoken them aloud but like others her lips didn't move .

My lips curled slightly , and I arched an eyebrow . " Why are you suddenly silent ? " I pressed . " I thought you had so much to say . Or is your lie finally catching up to you ? " A ripple went through the crowd . All eyes turned toward Emma now . Even Kane , who had been so sure of her words , frowned in confusion . " Why is your mouth shut ? " Kane demanded , his voice sharp . " You were the one who called me and Cross here , shouting that Selene pushed Sienna into the river . Or was that a lie ? " Emma's eyes darted toward him .

Her throat bobbed as she swallowed hard , unable to form words . The whispers began immediately , spreading through the gathered servants . " Wait ... is Emma reall lying ? " someone murmured . " I mean , even if we all hate Miss Selene , how could she go so far as to frame her like this ? " " I know , right ? It makes me wonder how many times she's lied about the lady . " " Maybe we should investigate this ... " The murmurs grew louder , suspicion shifting toward Emma , and for once , it wasn't aimed solely at me . I stayed silent , watching it all unravel , my smile slowly curving wider .

I'd never been one for drama , but if they insisted on starting it , why not let myself enjoy the show ? One thing was certain , I wasn't going to stand here like a fool again , taking their accusations without a fight . Emma's face glistened with sweat now . She looked like a rat trapped in a corner , searching desperately for a way out . Kane stepped closer . " I'm talking to you , Emma ! Did you lie ? Did you make it up that Selene pushed Sienna into the river ? " Emma flinched violently , her eyes wide , her mouth opening as if she were about to confess .

I leaned forward , waiting for the truth to spill out of her mouth . I knew people like Emma , they can't handle pressure . If a war broke out , they were always the first to say anything to get out of it . But then , miraculously , and perfectly timed , Sienna's body stirred . She coughed weakly , her eyes fluttering open . The entire crowd gasped , rushing toward her in a frenzy . Kane immediately dropped everything , dropping down at her side with Cross . " Sienna ! Are you alright ? Can you hear me ? " The whispers stopped . The accusations faded as though they had never existed .

All attention shifted to the precious golden child lying on the ground . I stood there , watching them fuss over her . Emma scrambled away from me instantly , glaring daggers before scurrying to Sienna's side like the loyal dog she was . Sienna blinked , her lashes trembling as she looked around , her face twisted with confusion . " W - what is going on ... ? " she murmured weakly Cross let out a heavy sigh of relief and patted her back . " We thought something happened to you . We were so worried about you . Kane immediately took her hand in his .

" Emma came to us and said Selene pushed you into the river . Is that true ? " Her gaze shifted to me then . Normally , whenever Sienna's eyes landed on me , my face softened without even thinking . because no matter what , she was my twin . Even though we were equals by birth , I always felt that protective urge everyone else seemed to feel toward her . She was the delicate one , the one I thought I had to shield . But not anymore . This time , when her eyes met mine , I didn't feel softness , or tenderness towards her .

I only felt the bile rise in my throat , the disgust that surged whenever I remembered her smirk as she stole everything from me . I couldn't even pretend to tolerate hera nna faltered under my gaze , her eyes darting away . She actually flinched . 7 ) I'd forgotten just how weak a young body can be Cross leaned closer, his voice gentle . " Are you okay ? " Sienna nodded quickly . " Y - yes ... and I apologise . Selene didn't push me . Emma must have mistaken it . Since Selene and I were so close , we both fell into the river together , but it was just a mistake .

The ground was slippery , that's all . " Cross studied her face for a long moment . " It's okay . You don't need to say anything more . Let me take you inside . You need to rest . " She gave a weak nod , then turned her head toward me . " I'm sorry , Selene . " I didn't answer her . Kane's jaw ticked . I could see the words forming on his tongue , the urge to snap at me for not playing along , for not comforting her like always . But before he could open his mouth , Cross cut in firmly . " That's enough , " he said , his attention locked on Sienna as if I didn't even exist .

He didn't look at me once . Well , not that I cared . Cross carried Sienna in his arms , Kane trailing protectively behind him , while the servants scattered one by one to follow them . Their footsteps and whispers faded , leaving behind only the emptiness of the courtyard . Only Evelyn remained at my side , her eyes on me , filled with worry . After they all left , she stepped forward . " Miss Selene , are you okay ? " I smiled . " Of course I'm okay . I've dealt with so much worse . " Evelyn shook her head stubbornly , her eyes glistening . " But you're shaking , miss .

You're trembling all over . " * I wanted to wave her off , and tell her she was imagining things , but before I could say anything , a strange dizziness washed over me . My vision blurred . A sharp pain shot through my skull , followed by a deafening ringing in my ears . My knees buckled , and before I could steady myself , my body gave way and I crashed toward the cold stone floor . " Miss Selene !! " Evelyn's scream cut through the haze . My back hit the ground with a heavy thud , but just before my head struck the floor , a strong hand caught me .

I blinked through the blur , forcing my eyes to focus . Above me loomed a figure cloaked in black , the hood shadowing most of his face , the fabric hiding everything but his piercing brown eyes Silas , my personal bodyguard . One of the rare few who had truly stood by me . Even in the moments I believed myself utterly alone , he was there . I never deserved his loyalty , not with how blind I had been , yet still , he never once abandoned me . He bowed his head slightly . " I apologise , Lady Selene . Something happened , I came as soon as I heard . " " It's okay , I murmured .

" It's good to see you again , Silas , " My eyes drifted upward , past him , to the endless sky . I'd forgotten just how weak a young body can be ... I closed my eyes , and everything went dark Subscribe Editorial board Editorial Board: Our editorial team works behind the scenes to refine each chapter, maintain consistency, and deliver the best reading experience.