Alpha Daddies And Their Innocent Little Maid (18+) novel Chapter 169

Lilith pov

Emptiness.

That was all I felt.

No sorrow at the fact that my mother was gone. No closure that I had been able to see her before she died. No relief that she was finally at peace with my father once again.

I just felt nothing.

Not even the ache in my chest.

Just… emptiness.

It had been two days since my mother died. Two days since we buried her. Two days since I last shed those tears.

And during those two days, I hadn’t left my room. I hadn’t done anything. I hadn’t spoken to anyone. I hadn’t eaten.

I had locked myself inside, curled up on my bed, and simply stared at nothing, lost in my thoughts.

I thought about everything I had been through.

My father’s death.

Then my mother’s suicide attempt, and all the desperate things I had done to try and save her, only for her to die in the end anyway.

But most of all…

I thought about what I was going to do now.

Why I was still living.

Still breathing.

Still alive.

Until two days ago, I had been using my mother as an excuse to keep going. Even despite the mockery. Despite the fact that Kael had betrayed me. Despite the fact that I had given up my body to the Alphas that everyone feared.

I had told myself to endure it all because of my mother.

But now… she was gone.

And I felt completely alone.

There was a voice in my head whispering that there was no point in trying anymore. Telling me to just end it all. To stop the pain.

To be with my parents again.

As I tightened my arms around myself, curling into a small ball on the bed, the thought felt strangely comforting.

I wanted to do it.

I wanted to be with my family again.

I didn’t want to keep living like this.

Why was life so unfair?

Why did I have to lose everyone I loved?

What was the point of living anymore…?

“I want to die… I really want to die, Dravena.”

The words slipped from my trembling lips, barely louder than a whisper. My eyes stung as tears welled up in my eyes.

Almost immediately, I felt Dravena’s emotions surge through me, heavy and sad.

For the first time, when I looked into my mind, I saw her sitting on her throne without her usual smirk or teasing smile.

Instead, there was sorrow in her gaze.

The kind of sorrow that only came from someone who had also lost someone precious.

For a moment, she didn’t say anything.

Then finally, she spoke softly.

“Lilith… I—”

But before she could finish her sentence…

Something happened.

Something that made my head snap up.

Thud!

The door—

My door fell to the ground with a loud crash.

I stared in shock, my eyes widening slightly as dust rose from the shattered wood.

And standing in the doorway…

Were them.

Lucien.

Silas.

Claude.

All three of them stood there, framed by the broken door, staring directly at me. Their expressions were serious, deep frowns etched onto their faces.

For a moment, when I saw them, I inhaled sharply. My heart skipped a beat.

I had been ignoring everyone.

Including them.

For the past two days, Theila and Lora had knocked on my door repeatedly, their voices filled with worry as they begged me to open it. But I hadn’t listened.

And even though the Alphas never knocked…

I knew they had been there.

Sometimes Lucien would stand outside my door. I couldn’t see him, but his presence was sharp and tense.

It always felt like he wanted to say something. Like he wanted to enter.

But he never did.

He would just stand there… for a long time before leaving and repeating the same process.

Claude and Silas were the same.

Silent. Watching. Hesitant.

And now, seeing them again for the first time in two days instinctively made me shiver, especially considering the fact that my door had just been broken down.

I couldn't help but think they were angry.

Why?

Had I been disrespectful by locking myself inside?

As I stared at them and they stared back at me, a second passed in complete silence.

Then, instinctively, I swallowed and opened my mouth to say something—

But then…

“Dude, is your hand made of iron or something?” Claude suddenly blurted out. “We said you should open, not destroy the entire door.”

He turned sharply toward Lucien, pointing accusingly at the broken door on the floor in disbelief.

Lucien simply glanced down at his hand then at the door.

His expression remained cold and stoic as always.

Then he gave a small, careless shrug.

“Well, It opened.”

Claude stared at him in disbelief.

“It fell off its hinges, Lucien.”

Lucien blinked once.

“Then it was weak.”

Claude scoffed loudly, rubbing his temple as if he had suddenly developed a headache.

I could only stare at them in surprise, blinking in confusion from where I sat on the bed, completely unable to understand what was going on, especially seeing Lucien actually talk back to Claude instead of blatantly ignoring him.

Despite looking cold like he always did…

He felt like a completely different person.

But before I could even wrap my head around what was happening, Silas cleared his throat.

Both Lucien and Claude turned to look at him at the same time as Silas took a slow step toward me.

Then another.

And when he finally spoke, his voice was calm… but firm.

“Lilith, there is something we need you to do.”

He paused briefly, his serious gaze fixed on me.

The words felt strange leaving my mouth, but neither of them called me out on it.

Instead, they simply nodded and began helping me get ready.

For some reason, the clothes they had prepared were… strange.

They handed me a short dress with soft floral prints, along with a pair of heels.

As soon as I stood in front of the mirror, I couldn’t help but feel confused.

What kind of mission required a dress like this?

From the glances Theila and Lora kept exchanging behind me, I could tell they had some idea of what was going on.

But neither of them said anything.

And I didn’t ask.

Once I was ready, I quietly walked downstairs.

Almost immediately, the other maids began looking at me.

Some had pity in their eyes.

Others looked sad.

No doubt they had heard about my mother’s death.

After what happened at the packhouse, none of the maids gossiped about me anymore or spoke badly behind my back.

If anything…

It felt like they respected me now.

But I didn’t say anything to them.

I simply kept walking.

Outside the packhouse, Abraham, the Alphas’ Gamma was already waiting beside a car.

The moment he saw me, he lowered his head respectfully.

“Greetings to the Beta,” he said. “Please enter. Allow me to drive you to the destination.”

At his words, I gave a small nod.

But before I got into the car, I turned toward Theila and Lora.

They were both looking at me with sad expressions.

Forcing another small smile, I spoke quietly.

“Thank you… for caring about me”

My voice sounded lifeless, almost breathless.

Lora immediately shook her head.

And Theila sniffed softly, as though she was trying to hold back tears.

Before I could react, Theila suddenly reached out and took my hands in hers.

“Lilith, my child,” she said gently. “I know there is nothing I can say to make you feel better. But one thing I do know…”

Her hands tightened softly around mine.

“Your mother is proud of you. And so is your father. They both want you to be happy… to live your life for yourself.”

Her voice trembled slightly.

“So please… do that. Live for yourself, Lilith”

For a moment, I didn’t say anything.

My eyes stung painfully, but I forced myself not to cry again.

Instead, I squeezed her hand gently and held it for a moment longer.

Then I slowly pulled away.

Without another word, I walked toward the car.

Opening the door, I slipped inside and sat down quietly as Abraham closed it behin

d me.

The engine started soon after.

And as the car slowly pulled away from the packhouse…

I kept my gaze fixed on the window, silently watching as everything outside began to blur.