The Dark Witch Forced the Alpha to Cheat on Me

Two weeks had passed since Helen began working at one of the farms in Ravenwood Kingdom. Though I still felt a lingering unease with her so close, her presence hadn't really caused any trouble.

Perhaps five years in prison had truly changed her.

Today, I decided to bake some apple pies. Remembering how much Helen used to love them as a child, I thought I'd surprise her with one. After baking, I packed the warm pie into a basket and made my way to the farm.

When I arrived, I headed straight to the horse barn, where most of Helen's duties were assigned. Smiling with a touch of excitement, I opened the barn door, still clutching the basket. But the smile faded instantly as I took in the scene before me—something utterly disgusting.

Helen was there, and absurdly, with Elija. They were leaning against one of the horse stalls, and they weren't just talking. They were wrapped up in each other, kissing with a desperate hunger, tugging at each other's clothes. So engrossed in their actions, they didn't even notice me at first. I saw everything—Elija pulling off Helen's top, his hands moving over her exposed breasts.

I stood frozen, my fingers slipping from the basket as it dropped to the ground with a thud. Only then did they finally look my way. But instead of covering herself, Helen smirked, pulling Elija's hand back to her chest with a shameless moan, her gaze locking onto mine.

Maybe kindness and compassion aren't always the right choices…

Seeing a water hose beside me, I didn't hesitate. I turned on the faucet and aimed the stream directly at them, instantly drenching them with cold water. To my shock, Elija moved in front of Helen, shielding her from the spray as if protecting her was his only concern.

"Stop it, Alara! You're being so childish!" He shouted, glaring at me.

I let the hose fall to the ground, disbelief tightening in my chest as tears stung my eyes.

"What happened to you, Elija? How could you betray me like this?" I yelled, my voice breaking. Then I turned to Helen, my half-sister, fury coursing through me. "And you, Helen! I forgave you, accepted you, and gave you a fucking chance to start fresh! Where did you find the nerve to do this to me?"

Helen pulled her clothes back on, a smirk twisting her lips. "Where do I find the nerve? Why don't you ask your beloved Alpha that question instead?"

I looked at Elija, waiting for an answer. He hesitated, before saying, "I'm sorry, Alara, but… seeing Helen again made me realize she's the one I wanted all along." And with that, he turned back to her, pressing another kiss to her lips.

His words pierced through me, but I couldn't find sincerity in them.

His eyes seemed to hold something else as well; like he was being forced, like he had no choice but to say those words and do those things…

I didn't know how I'd return to my normal life after witnessing this. But just as I thought I had reached my limit, Elija and Helen showed me how much worse it could get.

When I decided to remove Helen from her job at Ravenwood Kingdom, Elija opposed me.

"Are you really that heartless, Alara? Where would Helen go if you threw her out? You already have the entire kingdom to yourself, and she's staying in a tiny maid's room on the farm! And you still want to kick her out? How greedy can you be?" He yelled.

I clenched my fists, anger boiling over. "I wouldn't be kicking her out if I hadn't caught you—"

He cut me off, pressing his hand over my mouth. "Enough! I'm still the Alpha, and the final decision is mine. Helen stays in Ravenwood Kingdom. In fact, I've decided on a new role for her."

I struggled free, managing to ask, "What role?"

"She'll be my personal maid," He said, a sense of pride in his voice.

I could only watch as Elija led Helen inside the Ravenwood Kingdom.

If it weren't for Timothy, I would have left this place rather than endure the shameless affair they flaunted as if I didn't exist.

Once, I even walked in on them in our bedroom. Elija was on top of her, moving with a furious intensity, and Helen's moans filled the room. She wore nothing but the diamond necklace Elija had given me after our mating ceremony.

The same necklace he had once promised would be a symbol of his loyalty.