Chapter 377
Once Lily had left him, Uther rushed to his bedroom.
He ran up the fleet of stairs until he was inside his room.
He shut the door and made sure to lock it with a key, then he put the key in his pocket.
He walked to the curtains and closed them one after the other until there was not light penetrating the room.
When he was sure that there was no way anyone would spy on him, he went on ago his dresser and pulled out a neat box.
It had been given to him in times of emergency.
He opened and picked out a black candle, placed it gently on a candle holder before picking up one of the fire torch in his bedroom.
His hand shaking, he lit the candle and set the torch aside.
The candle turned green and black before going ablaze with red and then a few minutes after, Cherry’s face was revealed in the fire.
“You had better have a good reason why you summoned me.” Cherry said.
Uther took in a very deep breath.
He was terrified of cherry and since she was the reason why he was alive she had a very huge leverage on him.
Informing her of Jasmine’s pregnancy would put him in her good books.
“I am sorry for the disturbance but this couldn’t wait.” He said X
She sighed and then waved her hand. “Fine go one.”
“The slave girl is pregnant.” He informed.
Cherry blinked. “Who?”
“Bale’s daughter. Jasmine.” He said. “She is pregnant.”
Cherry’s mood must have been attached to the candle because at that be try moment he mentioned those words,the fire went up.
She was breathing heavily and she seemed vividly angry.
“How the hell did that happen?” She asked him.
He shrugged. “I don’t know. I just found out.”
“You have to be wrong.” She said. “Xaden can’t have children.”
“How do you know that?” He asked stunned.
He had heard rumors about it from the pack but he had never confirmed them.
She waved her hand dismissively. “It’s none of your business. But he can’t have children. Ever.”
Then Cherry’s lips twisted in a wicked smile. “Maybe we can even play this to our advantage. She probably whored herself to someone and got herself pregnant. There is nothing that Xaden hates more than infidelity. He will kick out of his pack in a split second.”
“In as much as I think that would have been a good idea.” Uther expressed. “I don’t think the child belongs to someone else. If it weren’t, Xaden won’t accept it. He must be sure beyond any reasonable doubt that the child she has is his. If not he won’t have said it belonged to him.”
Cherry said nothing.
“This could be a problem. If she gives birth only the goddess knows how strong her child can be. Xaden would give her the place as his mate and mother of his child. He would give them a place in this pack. That bastard.” Uther said.
“Give me a minute let me think.” Cherry said her fingers pressed on her forehead. “Why didn’t she just die when I sent Aurora to kill her. She is ruining my plans.”
Uther knew better than to say anything while Cherry was in one of her moods.
“Does Xaden respect?” Cherry asked from nowhere.
The question took him aback.
“Uhm… er Yh Uther stuttered. “Of course he respects me.”
“Uther if you give your opinion to Xaden does he listen to it. Does he take it?” Cherry asked irritatedly.
Uther began to stutter again. “Uhm… Yh… I guess…er
She hissed irritated and shook her head. “You’re useless Uther. You were supposed to be important to him. You were supposed to be a father figure he looked up to so that when you advised him, he would listen to you. But you are just a waste. Do I have to do everything.”
Uther was embarrassed but said nothing.
He started to speak again.
“Shut up let me think.” She snapped at him and he shut his mouth in obedience.
Rage was quiet for a couple of minutes before she cleared her throat.
“What about the girl. His mate. Lily.” Cherry asked.
“Lily is a bit too soft.” He replied honestly. “I had expected her to be vindictive and want to take over the pack but she has been kind. I have tried everything. She is to naive.” He responded.
Cherry rolled her eyes. “You are all useless.”
Uther flushed red with shame.
Cherry sighed deeply
“Is there anyone that you know that hates Jasmine?” She asked him. “Someone we can use to plant against her and have a better chance than succeeding.”
Uther was quiet as his brain raced through his mind.
“I think my niece and Xaden’s sister Anna.” Uther said. “I didn’t take it so seriously but from what I have seen. Anna doesn’t like her one bit. She acts like she does but there have been certain incidents that I noticed that made it obvious to me that she wants her gone.”
“Anna.” Cherry said deep in thought. “The one who had lived as Alpha Bale’s daughter right until we recently discovered that she was Xaden’s stolen sister.”
“Yes the very one”. Uther said. “To be honest she scares me a bit. She is nothing like my sister. Has her hair but looks like her father.”
“That insolent and spoilt brat.” Cherry mumbled to herself. “I heard stories of her from when I was in exile. She was notorious and lived a life of luxury while Jasmine Bale’s real daughter suffered a tragic life fate scrubbing the floors and wearing rags. To think that she never got to face any difficult part of life.”
“Hmmm.” Cherry said thinking. “We could use her. You have to be very careful.”
“Of course your majesty.” Uther bowed.
“Sow deeper seeds of deception in her mind and I would make further enquiries on this so called Child Jasmine carries. I will send for you in two days.”
“Thank you your-
She had already shut off their communication and the fire from the candle was already turned off.