Chase Me Alpha (Daria and Caleb) novel Chapter 120

Chapter 120

Daria’s POV

Jamal aka Veritas. He was the one that Demi had spoken of before her execution. Looking into his eyes, I shivered, seeing the way his eyes were fixed on me… it made my skin crawl.

“So you have heard of me.” Jamal chuckled, his voice echoing through the dungeon. “I have longed to meet you, Daria. Your reputation precedes you.”

Eric growled. “Stay away from her.”

“Or… what?” Jamal tilted his head, barely glancing at Eric. “You’ll kill me? Tell me, do you think you can do that with those chains around you? Or do you need more… prudent reminders of your place?”

I had the feeling he was taunting us, but something else struck me. He wanted something.

“Stop,” I said, pulling all the attention back to me. Whatever happened, I had to take control of everything. “Where’s my father? I want to see him.”

Jamal raised a brow, his lips stretching wide into a grim that made him appear even more menacing. I held back every thought and waited, seeing him gesture to the guards that flanked him.

“Release her. She will be joining us,” Jamal said with glee.

“No-Eric’s eyes were narrowed on the rogue leader.

“It’s fine, Eric. I coaxed my cousin softly with a wan smile. I glanced at Sabrina; she was pale with fright but still nodded at me in understanding.

The guards gripped my forearms and pushed me to walk. I nearly stumbled at first, instantly following behind Jamal. We exited the dungeon, walking through a long narrow corridor that I remembered starkly.

I had been in the dungeons before. More than once, whenever I would inevitably disappoint my father again and he would lose his temper worse than usual. There was a special cell kept for me, the Alpha’s daughter, that I got used to at some poinţ But all that stopped once I reached my age of majority, and then I became a suitable pawn to be used, a potential trophy wife.

The corridor ended at a sharp corner and I turned on autopilot. Jamal’s back was straight and he was silent, almost-like he was anticipating something. My brows furrowed, and I looked around me as I walked through an open passageway with arches that led down the gardens and training halls.

I saw guards standing in all black, the uniform of the Red Vale Park emblazoned on their chests. They all bowed in succession as Jamal walked past, a silent show of allegiance.

My heart began to race a little. Something was very wrong.

At last, we stopped at the large metal doors of the dining hall.

The guards standing there bowed to Jamal, and then opened the doors. He walked in like he owned the place, and frankly, it scared me more than I’d liked to admit.

I saw the table laden with foods and fruit trays, with a place setting for two.

“Leave us,” Jamal ordered and I looked around, noticing a distinct scent that I couldn’t quite put my finger on.

“Where’s my father?” I asked, staring at Jamal who so boldly took his place at the head of the table. My eyes widened; it was insolence for anyone but the Alpha of the pack to do such a thing.

“Sit, and eat. Although I’m sure those chains will hinder you a bit Jamal hummed with a small laugh. “Unfortunately I don’t trust you to behave.”

Behave.

He said it like I was a child in need of discipline.

“I want to see my father,” I demanded, my voice stronger than before. “Where is Alpha Kingston?”

His eyes flashed with something that made me take a step back.

“I shall remind you, Daria, that you aren’t the one in control here. You and your friends’ lives are in my hands. And once I tire of this farce, I will claim it. Do not make that day today.”

It was a clear threat.

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