The Alpha Prince's Purchased Maid
Chapter 26: Beware of Wolves

Chapter 26: Beware of Wolves

With one look from the prince, the doctor bowed respectfully before heading out of the room. My chest tightened as my nervousness took over completely, and now I was alone in the small room with Prince Darius. I honestly had never expected the prince to be so kind as to take me to see a royal doctor for my minor injuries.

“Thank you so much, Your Highness...” I thanked him politely.

I gasped when the prince suddenly bent down until his face was at my level. He was so close, and his grey eyes stared deeply into mine. His eyes were bright and beautiful. I had no idea how to explain it, but it seemed like his eyes could see through me and my thoughts. As he stared at me, I felt like I was completely vulnerable and exposed to him. The depth of his eyes told me that he’d seen so much...

“My name is Darius. What is yours?” the prince introduced himself needlessly before asking for my name.

“It’s Mila...” I replied in a small voice.

“Mila. That’s an adorable name...” the prince said before he stood up straight again.

I blinked in surprise when he extended his hand towards me. My hand shook as I hesitated to take his hand. I could stand up alone, but how should I refuse his kind offer? Am I even allowed to refuse his hand?

“Thank you, Your Highness,” I whispered shyly, slowly slipping my hand into his.

His hand held mine gently, as if he were scared of hurting me before he carefully pulled me up to my feet. Standing close to him made me even more aware of our height difference. If I remember correctly, Prince Leonard was also very tall when I met him that one time. This man, Prince Darius, is Prince Leonard’s brother.

“Call me Darius,” the prince said curtly.

“Yes, Prince Darius,” I said while not forgetting to add his title.

The prince didn’t seem quite satisfied when he narrowed his grey eyes at me slightly but decided to let it slide.

“How did you become a maid in this palace?” he asked as he led me out of the building.

I wondered if he would escort me back to the garden where the afternoon tea gathering was still taking place, and then I realized that that was probably what he had intended to do. His casual question caught me completely off-guard. Were there punishments in place for lying to a prince?

“Umm...I was purchased at an auction...” I replied hesitantly while trying to tell the truth.

“Who bought you?” the prince asked without much surprise.

“...Prince Leonard,” I replied softly.

Prince Darius stopped in his tracks, and I also stopped walking when he turned to look at me. He stared at me before, but this time, his eyes seemed to focus more on me than before. I felt these grey eyes slowly traveling down my body as he seemed to appraise me, and I started feeling incredibly vulnerable.

“I see. So, you’re the one he bought...” the prince muttered as if talking to himself.

Did he suspect that this would be the case before? His words and lack of surprise made me wonder how much he knew. Prince Darius’s lips curved into a small smile for the first time. I could tell he was amused, and his cold grey eyes showed some interest for the first time since I met him.

I didn’t know how to respond to his words, so I nodded once. The prince flashed me a smile, and my heart clenched tightly. The rumors about him missed one significant detail: Prince Darius was dangerously charming when he smiled.

He continued walking without asking me any more questions until we returned to the garden where the party was being held. The tea party was in full swing when we made it back. I curtsied and thanked the prince for excusing myself. I’ve had enough of the prince’s presence to last me a lifetime.

“Mila...” Prince Darius called my name.

“Yes?” I replied.

We were in the garden already, and I could feel the eyes of the many women on us. Conforming with a mere maid was rare for a prince.

“Beware of the wolves...” the prince warned me.

My eyes widened in shock. Prince Darius chuckled at my reaction before he reached out a hand and placed it firmly on my shoulder.

“Mila, you’re back. Where have you been?” Salena asked in a small voice when she saw me.

All color left her face when she saw who was next to me. She curtsied politely immediately, and I thought her movements were beautiful and graceful.

“Prince Darius...” Salena whispered as if she couldn’t believe what she was seeing.

“Is she your friend?” the prince asked me.

“Yes. This is Salena...” I replied before introducing her.

“Salena, your dear friend had some injuries, so I took her to the infirmary for the doctor to fix her up a little. It’s nice of you to be concerned about your friend,” Darius said emotionlessly.

“T-Thank you...so much for your kindness, Your Highness,” Salena said in a shaky voice.

“Take care of your friend well,” Darius said passively.

With that, he walked right past us and further into the garden where the party was being held. I stood frozen on the spot without knowing how to react. No matter what, I couldn’t move my legs as his words replayed repeatedly in my mind.

What does he mean by that?

‘Beware of the wolves...’

What...wolves?

“Mila, are you ok?” Salena asked softly.

“Oh...yes...of course...” I replied after snapping out of my thoughts.

...

Darius walked further into the garden, where a crowded and loud table caught his attention. He knew that his brother would also be attending the party, and it didn’t prove a challenge for him to identify where he was immediately. Darius stood close to the table as his eyes took in the scene of his younger brother seated with his arms around two women sitting on either side.

--To be continued...

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