Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 566

Chapter 566: Daddy has returned

"I wish I could return the favors you’ve done for me. But I am unable to," Flora murmured, her voice barely audible over the rustle of the trees.

"Why don’t you come to the pack for a few days? Be my guest," Zander suggested, his tone shifting from serious to hopeful. "You can’t refuse. Consider it the ’favor’ you keep speaking about," he added with a playful nudge. "You can take a few days off, I believe, now that you’re a regular employee. What do you say?"

Flora hadn’t expected him to make such a request, but the thought of being near him, was too tempting to decline. "Okay. I’ll do that. I’ll inform you once my leave is approved."

"Let’s head to your house then. We are already through the park," he stated, leading the way. However, as they transitioned into a quieter street, a group of miscreants suddenly blocked their path. They looked like common thugs, brandishing baseball bats and wearing menacing sneers.

"If you two want to leave unscathed, then hand over the money," their leader demanded, tapping his bat against his palm.

Zander immediately stepped in front of Flora. She reached out, gripping his sleeve, her heart hammering against her ribs. "Let’s just give them the money. We can inform the police later," she whispered urgently.

"No," Zander refused. A low growl vibrated in his chest as he bared his fangs, his eyes flashing a predatory gold. Before the thugs could even react, he lunged. The group didn’t stand a chance against an Alpha’s speed and strength; within seconds, they were scrambling away, dropping their bats and fleeing like rats.

"It’s unusual that they chose such open ground to loot," Zander noted, turning back to her and smoothing his clothes as if he hadn’t just fended off five men.

"They could have hurt you," Flora replied, her eyes wide as she checked him for injuries.

"Those bats wouldn’t have even bruised me," Zander chuckled, sensing her worry. He gently grasped her wrist and walked her toward his parked car. Once inside, the tension of the encounter began to fade as he drove her toward the safety of her home.

Pulling the car into the driveway, Zander turned his head toward Flora. "Wait!" He stopped her just as she was about to step out. Reaching into the backseat, he grabbed a white bag.

"It’s a small gift for you," Zander stated. "Please, don’t refuse it."

"You didn’t have to bring me a gift," Flora replied, accepting the bag. "But I’ll take it this time. Do you want to come inside?"

"No. Maybe next time," Zander declined the offer politely.

"You always say that," Flora chuckled, biting her lower lip playfully.

"I’m afraid that if I enter your home, I might find myself asking your parents for your hand in marriage," Zander confessed, the depth of his feelings finally surfacing. "I have the authority to do so, but I don’t want to win you in such a formal, traditional manner. I also know your parents wouldn’t dream of declining."

Flora nodded, her heart racing at his words. "Goodnight, then. I truly enjoyed the evening, thanks to you." She offered him a small, genuine smile before stepping out of the car. She turned to wave one last time before walking through the gate and into the house.

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