Alpha Daddies And Their Innocent Little Maid (18+) novel Chapter 38

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Lilith pov

“W-what?” Theila stammered in confusion, her brow arching as though surprised by my question. But I was trembling, terrified by what had just happened moments ago.

That voice-that presence… I swore I wasn’t imagining it. was real. I could still hear its sickening laughter in my ear. And judging by Ella’s expression earlier, I didn’t think she had heard it.

But I did. And it wasn’t just a voice. It was something more something deeper. Something that felt like it was part of me. And the only conclusion I could draw was that…

“Is it possible?” I asked again, clutching Theila’s hand tighter, my voice shaky. “Can a wolfless person have a wolf? I-I mean, can they eventually get their wolves?”

She stared at me for a moment, silent, before blinking out of her daze. The corner of her lips curving into a frown as she shook her head.

“No, Lilith,” she said firmly. “It is not possible. Everyone must shift to their wolves for the first time at eighteen or at least form that first connection. If one fails to do so, then…”

She paused, pity flickering in her eyes.

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“Then they will never be able to connect with their wolf in this lifetime. The bond would never form. There has never been a case where someone found their wolf after their eighteenth birthday.”

She explained, and I just stared at her in silence for a moment, her words echoing in my ears.

She was right. I knew this, everyone did.

The eighteenth birthday was the day werewolves were meant to form a connection with their wolves. It was the day everyone looked forward to, the day celebrated because it marked the goddess’s blessing. That was why I had been so excited for mine. I had told my father to make sure he came back that day, because I wanted him there with me.

My mother and I had decorated the entire mansion in celebration of that special day. But we made the decision to wait for Father. We couldn’t possibly start without him, he would never forgive us if we did. Besides, it was on the night of the full moon of my eighteenth birthday, my wolf was supposed to manifest, and so we waited.

And we waited.

My mother and I sat in the sitting room, eyes fixed on the door, waiting for Father to walk in, apologize for being late, and pull us into his arms… waiting for him to hand me my present with a bright smile. But no matter how long we waited, he never came.

Morning turned into afternoon, and afternoon into night. By then, we started getting worried. We couldn’t reach him. He would have surely sent a message to tell us he was fine, that he was going to be late but he didn’t.

And then… it happened. The moment my life turned for the worse.

The door finally opened, but it wasn’t my father who walked in. Instead, it was a man carrying the devastating news that shattered everything.

“The Beta, Jayden Marlowe, died in battle,” he announced. He asked me to bring his last words to his family before he took his final breath. To his wife, he said: Do not mourn my death for too long, for one day we will reunite. And to his daughter, he said: I am sorry for breaking my promise, pumpkin. I love you so much. Please take care of your mother for me.”

My heart shattered and I hadn’t even fully comprehended my father’s death before my mother drank wolfsbane,

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one of the deadliest poisons, choosing to follow after him.

That image of her, coughing up black blood as she apologized to me, whispering for me to let her go… paired with everything else, was the reason I was never able to build that connection.

The pain had been too strong. So was I truly expecting that voice to be my wolf?

The corner of my lips curved into a slow, mocking smile.

I guess I really was starting to go crazy after all.

“Lilith, Lilith. Can you hear me? Are you okay?” Theila’s voice broke through my haze as she suddenly shook my arm. “Why did you ask that question? What happened?”

I blinked at her for a brief moment, then shook my head, forcing a smile as I released her hand and took a step back.

“I’m fine. You don’t have to worry about me,” I replied, inhaling deeply, trying to push the tension away. “I only asked because I was curious. Nothing more.”

She gave me a suspicious look, clearly not convinced, but instead of pressing the matter, her gaze flicked toward the closed door. Then, without warning, she grabbed my arm and pulled me toward the bed, forcing me to sit. I blinked in surprise, but before I could utter a word, she hissed out,

“Lilith, are you crazy!? What on earth are you doing here as a maid in the packhouse? Have you forgotten what I told you?” Her voice was sharp, almost a scream, and I could see the disapproval burning in her eyes.

Of course, I remembered. I remembered the exact words she spoke on the night of the ritual, when she dragged me out of that room and pressed the gold into my hand.

‘Lilith, your father would never forgive me for letting you do this, and I don’t think I could ever forgive myself either if something had happened to you. Stay away from the Alphas. Never go near them again. If you see them— run. But never, ever approach them.’

That was what she had told me. That was what I had planned to do.

But things had changed.

“I haven’t forgotten, Theila. You don’t have to worry about me,” I said softly. “I’m just here as a maid. I need the money. I had no other choice but to take this job.”

I left out the rest, the part about the deal, remembering Lucien’s warning.

I couldn’t let anything happen to her.

She arched a brow at my words, her doubt written all over her face. I knew she didn’t believe me, and I was proven right when she pressed further.

“You did something, didn’t you?” she asked with a frown. “Did you agree to something?”

Her questions made me swallow hard, and before I could deny it, she continued.

“Lilith, don’t lie to me. I’ve worked in this packhouse my whole life. I practically watched the Alphas grow, and while I respect them, I know them, child. They never do anything unless it benefits them. They don’t notice anyone, yet…” Her gaze swept around the room, wary and a most terrified. “Yet they gave you a room on the upper floor and told you to serve them directly.”

Before I could respond, she seized my hands, her grip tremling as her voice broke.

“Lilith, these men are dangerous. You saw them nearly kill that woman downstairs, didn’t you? That was nothing.

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They’re capable of far worse. I’ve seen it, I’ve seen things that still haunt me to this day. I don’t want anything to happen to you. Your parents would never forgive me if it did. And if this is because of your mother… if you’re letting that drive you into something reckless, you need to stop. Get out of here before it’s too late. Your mother would never want this-”

“It’s nothing dangerous.” I cut her off before she could finish, my body trembling slightly as I forced myself to remain calm. “You’re overthinking this, Theila. I’m fine. I’m just here as a maid, I promise, so don’t worry, okay?”

I tried to smile, but she didn’t answer right away. She only stared at me, her hands still trembling against mine as though even the thought of these men filled her with dread. But when she realized I wouldn’t change my mind, she finally closed her eyes, took in a sharp breath, and let go of my hands. Leaning back, she whispered under her breath:

“Lilith, I hope you don’t regret this in the end.” 1

Those were her last words before she turned and walked toward the door. I almost called out to her, but before I could, she glanced back.

“I have work to do. Alpha Silas has ordered that you stay in your room for the rest of the day. Your meals will be brought to you.”

With that, she opened the door, stepped out, and shut it firmly behind her.

I stared at the door for a long moment before lowering my gaze to the floor, the ticking of the clock echoing through the room.

She was right. I knew my mother would never have wanted this. But this wasn’t just for her, it was for me, for my father’s last words.

He had asked me to take care of her, and I would.

I would do everything in my power to make her wake up again.

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And so, throughout the day, I did exactly as Silas had ordered, I didn’t step out of my room.

I hadn’t done much on my first day here. I simply arranged my clothes, then called Theodore, my former boss at the restaurant, to tell him I was fine and had quit because I’d found a job that paid more. 1

He had been heartbroken to see me go, even offering to raise my salary beyond what he could afford just to keep

I hadn’t known what to say, especially when he broke down in tears, begging me to come back, until Jason, his mate, snapped at him to shut up. Only then did he stop.

Before ending the call, I promised I’d find a way to attend their wedding.

Meals had been brought to me as well, lunch and dinner but this time by a different maid, not Ella.

She didn’t seem to like me either, though she hadn’t said a word. She simply delivered my food and later returned to collect the empty trays.

Now, after taking a shower, I lay staring at the ceiling, trying to fall asleep.

But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t.

My mind kept circling back to my situation.

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Why wasn’t I allowed to step outside? Was this how it would be until the Alphas decided they wanted me?

The thought made me restless. Doing nothing all day was unbearable; at least if I had chores, it would keep me busy.

I bit my bottom lip and shifted to the other side of the bed, forcing myself not to overthink.

Just sleep, I told myself. Maybe tomorrow will be different.

But just as my eyes were about to close, a sound froze me in place.

My ears twitched at the faint scrape of the window sliding open, and I sucked in a sharp breath.

Confused, I raised a brow and pushed myself upright, scanning the room. But it was dark, and with the lights already off, I couldn’t see a thing.

I frowned and shook my head, convincing myself I was just hearing things again. But just as I was about to lie back down.

I heard it again.

The faint sound of footsteps.

This time, I froze. My body went rigid as a wave of dread swept over me.

Before my brain could even catch up, my body was already moving. I jumped off the bed and rushed to the light switch. The moment I flicked it on, the room flooded with brightness.

I spun around to see what or who was there, but instead my face collided with something solid. I gasped, stumbling back in shock.

And then my eyes went wide as I realized it wasn’t a wall I had hit, but a chest.

A hard, muscular chest….

His chest.

A shiver shot through me as I fell, only to find his eyes locked on mine, a sluggish grin tugging at the corner of his lips. Before I could hit the ground, his hand wrapped firmly around my waist, pulling me back against him.

A sharp gasp escaped me as I was flushed against him. My breath hitched, my voice dying in my throat, my gaze trapped in his as he leaned closer, his grin widening, a low hum escaping him.

“Hey, she-wolf.”

A-Alpha Claude??

It was him, standing right there before me. And from the open window behind him, it was clear he had just climbed inside.

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