Chapter 13:
There were so many stories about him that I didn’t even know his real name.
Even Dad knew. His brief lecture about staying out of his lane makes sense now.
But why would Dad even invite someone who could wipe us all out?!
Though I hadn’t met him and didn’t know what he looked like, the chief maid had taken the time to warn me about his arrival beforehand. She instructed me to steer clear of him at all costs. She told me that if he decided to kill anyone—even my father—the Alpha wouldn’t object because he didn’t want to be on the wrong side of the Alpha King. But I had messed up big time, and I was certain he would kill me after the meeting.
The news of my death would please Nathalia and my mother.
My fingers slid down, brushing the spot that had touched the Alpha King, and I could feel my cheeks heat up in excitement.
I could still remember the strange, electrifying feeling that ran down my spine, causing a vibration deep inside me. I didn’t know why it happened.
My brows furrowed in confusion as I stared at the spot. I hadn’t felt that way before.
Deep down, I knew he felt the same—that was why he had glared at me for a few seconds.
His deadly aura shifted to a calmer, strangely soothing presence. His delicious scent of honey and petrichor invaded my nose, calming my troubled mind… and his eyes—there was something about his eyes. They were penetrating, as if digging deep into my soul. But I could swear they softened when they rested on me. For a moment, I wasn’t scared of him.
It was strange how he was rumored to be a fire-breathing monster, but all I saw was a charming Greek god in human form.
Focus!
My subconscious screamed at me.
Lᴀtєst chαptєrs ιn g𝒶l𝑛ovеℓ𝑠.𝑎𝓂
What was wrong with me?!
I was in big trouble, yet I was shamelessly drooling over a cruel monster and even biting my lip?!
Even if he didn’t kill me, Nathalia would, because I’d broken my father’s favorite set of dishes.
Fuck me!
I jumped in fright the moment the door opened, but when a familiar figure strode in, I heaved a sigh of relief. It was Eve, the chief maid. Despite Nathalia’s harshness, Eve was so good to me. She was my friend.
“What have you been doing here? It’s been over 15 minutes!” she half-yelled.
“15 minutes?!” I repeated, my jaw dropping in shock. I had been drooling over the Alpha King for 15 minutes?!
Goddess!
“Anyway, Ma’am Nathalia told me to give you this,” she said, stretching out a tray that held a glass jug filled with orange juice.
Not another glass again!
I hoped I wouldn’t spill this one.
“Please, Rory, be careful this time. I know the first one wasn’t your fault, but you have to concentrate. It’s easy. Just go in, do your business, and leave,” she said sharply, caressing my cheek before patting my shoulder and urging me to go. “May the goddess be with you this time,” she prayed, placing a gentle kiss on my forehead and opening the door for me.
“I know you didn’t steal Nathalia’s—” she stopped, turning carefully to meet my gaze with a warm smile. “Even if no one believes you, I believe you,” she added. Tears welled up in my eyes at her words.
