Mated to the Alpha: Sold to the King novel Chapter 127

Chapter 127: 0127

Lorelei POV

It genuinely puzzled me.

We had spent the entire afternoon weaving through crowded streets packed with werewolves, yet no one had made a scene. At most, people simply offered Darius a respectful nod before continuing on with their day.

It felt... strange.

Back in my old pack, even my father was treated like a deity whenever he stepped outside. People practically tripped over themselves trying to bow or stay out of his way. Compared to that, the way everyone treated Darius felt almost... normal.

Darius let out a low chuckle as he unlocked the vehicle.

"Of course they do. They would be foolish not to know who I am. But they are also wise enough not to bother me because I am not forgiving when my space is violated."

A cold shiver raced down my spine.

For just a second, I caught a glimpse of the man hidden beneath his charming smile, and it was enough to remind me exactly how dangerous he could be.

I quickly pushed the thought aside as he walked around the car and pulled the passenger door open for me.

Just as he was about to close it, his phone buzzed in his pocket.

He pulled it out and frowned at the screen.

"Damn it. I left my wallet on the café counter." He ran a hand through his hair before looking back at me. "Stay right here. Lock the doors from the inside. I’ll be back in less than five minutes."

He shut the door, and I immediately pressed the lock button.

As I watched his tall figure jog back toward the café, uneasiness settled over me. I didn’t like being left alone, even if it was only for a few minutes inside a locked car.

Needing something to distract myself, I turned toward the passenger window and watched people move along the busy sidewalk.

Before I realized it, a small smile found its way onto my lips.

Today had been... fun.

For the first time in what felt like forever, I hadn’t been treated like a captive or a pawn in someone else’s game. I had simply been a normal girl eating ice cream, trying on dresses, and wandering around the city without constantly looking over my shoulder.

Goodness, I wished this could be my life.

I wished this freedom wasn’t something I had to borrow for a few stolen hours.

The thought had barely crossed my mind when a muffled voice drifted through the closed window.

My entire body stiffened.

No...

I slowly shook my head, trying to dismiss the sudden wave of panic rising inside me.

You’re imagining things, Lorelei.

I turned toward the sidewalk anyway, searching the crowd to prove to myself that I was only being paranoid.

But then I saw her, and the color drained from my face so quickly it felt like every drop of blood had left my body.

Across the crowded street, my eyes locked with a pair of piercing, icy green eyes I hadn’t seen in what felt like forever.

Mom?

My heart lurched, pounding so hard it felt like it was trying to break free from my chest.

As though she had sensed my stare, her gaze shifted, and the instant our eyes met through the glass, hers widened in pure horror.

She looked like she had just seen a ghost.

Shit.

I immediately threw myself back into the seat, ducking below the window as panic surged through me.

Please don’t come over here.

Fuck.

What was she doing here? Why was she even in this territory? And worst of all... was she alone?

My breathing grew ragged as my thoughts spiraled out of control. My palms turned slick with sweat, and a violent tremor spread through my body.

The two broad shouldered men standing on either side of her were dressed like ordinary civilians, but I recognized them for what they were.

Guards.

If she realized it was really me, it wouldn’t take more than a second for them to smash the window, drag me out of the car, and haul me back in front of everyone.

Then a loud commotion suddenly erupted on the sidewalk, and against my better judgment, I slowly lifted my head just enough to peek over the dashboard.

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