Chapter 6 The discovery of Elsie disappearance

"Greetings, greetings dear Mia", said Ethan as he walked into the ballroom pridefully with his entourage and guests.

"Welcome, Lord Ethan," Mia greeted with a graceful bow. Ethan, the young Lord of Alpha Knight Levin, led a werewolf community with a significantly larger population compared to Elsie's kingdom. By disposition, he was a self-centered and indulged individual, prone to flirting with every young lady he encountered. His delight in Elsie stemmed not only from her remarkable beauty but also from his inclination toward such pursuits.

The Alpha Knight orchestrated the marriage between his niece and the young Lord primarily to strengthen the kingdom's influence against potential threats from formidable enemies. "Look at our distinguished groom-to-be and his wonderful entourage," the Alpha Knight exclaimed cheerfully upon entering the room. "Welcome, welcome!" His enthusiastic grin conveyed his excitement for the occasion and the union that would bolster the kingdom's defenses.

Leading the guests in, he ordered drinks to be brought in to serve the guests diligently. Alpha Knight took a drink from the served tray, sipping a little of it, he clicked the glass with a metal ring on his finger to capture all attention and quietness.

"It is with great pleasure that today's ceremony isn't just about a marriage gathering but a coming together of two kingdoms as one" he spoke reassuringly.

With the arrival of the groom and his people, I believe there is no need to hang around, so I will send for the bride at once for the marriage to commence. I believe it's right.

"Yes, yes, we want to see the bride," chorused the guests. "Mia, my dear, see at once that your sister is brought out for the ceremony to begin," Alpha Knight said.

"Yes your highness, I will see to it. If you don't mind excusing me." Mia answered hastily.

Entering Elsie's room, she immediately realizes Elsie isn't there. Filled with concern, she swiftly formulates a plan. "Ah!" She exclaims, racing out of the room and dashing towards the ballroom. Panting, she pauses to catch her breath, the urgency of the situation evident in her hurried movements.

"Mia, my dear, are you alright, we heard you scream. What's going on?"

Mia, faking a startling entrance, informed her father, "Dad, I couldn't find Elsie in the room. She's not there. Her belongings are neatly arranged, but the wedding dress and Elsie are both missing." The sense of unease and mystery deepens with the absence of the bride-to-be and her crucial attire.

"What do you mean by she isn't in her room?" Alpha Knight roared, explaining how she left her room when she was house-imprisoned and the wedding was about to start.

"Guards, fools, find her! Search every corner and bring her back to me," the thundering command echoed through the halls, sending the household into a frantic scramble to locate the young miss.

"Do you care to explain to me what's going on right here and now," Lord Ethan said, frowning. "I just hope this little witch will be found. If not, she's going to foil my plans." Putting aside his thoughts he turns around to address Lord Ethan and his entourage.

"Please forgive me. She will be found soon Please don't worry everything will go as planned. She might have wandered around to see the stable as she loves horses."

"She will be back soon, please. I'm going to see to it personally that she comes back and gets married to you."

"I hope so," Levin muttered.

"Meanwhile, why don't you all have a seat and get some refreshments while I go in search of her," with which he bowed and walked off.

The exhaustive search continued, yet Elsie remained elusive. Alpha Knight turned to his daughter, Mia, with urgency evident in his voice, "Mia, where did you last see Elsie? What did she say to you? I need the absolute truth."

"Dad I don't know where she is," Mia spoke faintly, almost giving herself away.

"Dad, I can't tell where she is, the last I saw of her was when I went to her room to help her dress and I noticed that she wasn't cheerful and she didn't say a word to me."

"She must have been conspiring to elope since I told her of the marriage alliance with Ethan. But I don't understand what's wrong with getting married to Ethan as it will prove to be beneficial to the kingdom."

"She can't bring shame to me".

"No, she can't ruin my plans, I must find her and I will deal with her solely if she does foil all my hard work". Alpha Knight disclosed absentmindedly.

Observing the absence of both Elsie and Alpha Knight, Knight Levin urgently urged his guests and family to depart immediately. "Leave now. This disgrace is perilous. Alpha Knight will face severe consequences for this," Levin declared solemnly, determined to take action in response to the situation.

Alpha Knight received word of his guests' departure and hurried to catch up with them. "My Lord, I deeply apologize for the humiliation you've faced today. We're tirelessly searching for her, and we'll certainly find and bring her back to you," he expressed earnestly, conveying his regret and determination to resolve the situation.

"Please rest assured that I will apologize gracefully and will return with her to your doorstep as agreed."

"It's a shame that the Alpha knight can't keep control of his niece and she snuck

outright under his nose."

"What control do you have over your people or what are you relating to them through this act of your niece?"

"Well, it's a disgrace to your kingdom, and due to the friendship I have with you, I will await your reply soonest or you won't like my actions, greetings Alpha Knight," Levin said and walked off.

Filled with concern about Elsie's disappearance, Alpha Knight is troubled, wondering if the search efforts will yield any success. He enters his chambers, a mix of worry and anticipation weighing heavily on his mind, hoping for news of her discovery. Within the walls, he hears murmurs from the maids and lingering guests who stayed in the ballroom, their whispers adding to the tension and suspense of the situation.