Chapter 4

Lily’s POV

I walked slowly inside the room as I closed the door gently behind me. I knew Alpha Darius' stare was on me as I looked up at him. He was seated at the edge of the King-sized bed placed in the right corner of the big room, close to a large window that flooded the room with rays from the moonlight which made the room bright. 

I couldn’t help but admire the beauty of the room, the room was neatly arranged as an Alpha’s room should look like. I never had the opportunity to enter the room ever since Alpha Darius moved in after his father’s death. I knew life wouldn’t have been the same if he hadn’t lost his memories during the war which led to the killing of his family. I walked closer towards the bed as I pressed my feet against the fluffy carpet.

We looked at each other in silence for a while before I finally lowered my gaze to the floor as I tried to figure out why he invited me to his chambers. My heart began to beat fast as he walked closer to me, and my mind flashed back to when he kissed me on my lips along the hallway and I quickly stepped backwards.

‘Is he going to kiss me again like he did before?’ I asked myself with confusion etched on my face. I wondered if he had begun regaining his lost memories of my relationship with him before the war. As I closely examined his eyes, I noticed that the look on them was not a pleasant one. 

His eyes were burning in anger as I looked at him. I felt a sudden panic surge through my body as I wondered if he was going to punish me for the kiss. If I could remember he was the one who kissed me first, he made the move first.

I couldn’t figure out the reason behind the anger etched on his face. He looked at me fiercely as if he was going to tear me apart the next moment. I tried to hide my fear as I still managed to keep a straight face as though I didn’t notice the anger etched on his face. 

“Is there anything you are hiding from me, Lily?” He asked, his voice low but deep breaking the silence in the room. 

I moved two steps away from him close to the door as I tried to create a breathing space for myself before I answered his question. 

“I don't seem to understand what you mean my lord” I replied, my voice barely audible.

Confusion was etched on his face as his countenance changed slowly, his facial expression seemed to soften a bit. He walked towards the window and looked out into the garden filled with beautiful flowers as though he could find the answers to the question he asked me on the flowers. 

“I mean… Why do I feel different around you? Why does my wolf tend to get excited whenever you are around me?” He queried, his gaze still fixed outside the window.  

“I have no idea what you are talking about, my lord.” I replied sharply, my heart was beginning to beat fast. I knew it was a lie. I clearly understood what he was saying because I also felt the same way whenever I was around him. 

I knew he was my fated mate, but he had no idea because he lost his memories. I can't start telling him the truth since he doesn't remember anything about me before he lost his memory, we used to be close friends.

“Why do I feel like you are hiding something from me, Lily?” He asked, raising his voice a bit as he turned to look at me. He relaxed his back on the window while he faced me as he folded his arms across his chest. He looked me straight in the eyes as though he was going to compel me to tell him everything I know. 

“I mean you are not the only female in this palace but my wolf always yearns for your presence, my wolf is always excited to be around you. I know something is not right, I just can't figure out what is actually happening to me.” He remarked. 

I felt the urge to speak up but it was as though the words got stuck in my throat, I just stood looking at him in silence. I couldn't even look him straight in the eyes, my gaze was still fixed on the floor. I feared he might sense that I was lying to him. 

“I’m sorry my lord, I don't know anything about what you are talking about” I lied again, my tone laced with fear. I was already getting anxious.

He walked away from the window towards me and placed his two palms on my shoulder. My heart skipped a beat as I felt his warm palm on my shoulder. I was lost in thoughts as images of the sweet memories we shared before he lost his memories started flashing back. 

“Do you mean you don't feel anything whenever you are around me? My presence doesn't stimulate any feelings at all?” He questioned as he looked at me closely in the eyes as though the answer to his question was written in my eyes. 

“I don't feel anything at all.” I replied, my tone laced with certainty. I felt a pang of guilt as I uttered the statement. I began to feel uncomfortable lying to him and I felt suffocated in the room, I just wanted to go out of the room and take in some fresh air. 

“This is a misunderstanding, my lord.” I asserted, my voice soft and calm. 

Confusion was etched on his face as he looked at me suspiciously, it was as though he wasn't impressed by my response. He took his palms off my shoulder. The thought of Selene suddenly came to my mind. 

I knew she wouldn't be happy if she discovered that Alpha Darius invited me to his room. She had tried her best not to allow him to remember any memory of me at all. She always ensured I kept my distance from him as far as she could. She made life so unbearable for me in the palace and always treated me differently from other maids working in the palace.

The thought of what she might do to me if she finds out Alpha Darius invited me to his chambers elevated my heartbeat. I looked at him and noticed that he wasn't ready to let me go out of his room. I began to think of how I could leave the room without upsetting him.

“What about the kiss?” He questioned suddenly, his voice interrupting my thoughts. “How did you feel when you felt the touch of my lips on yours?” He continued, as he lowered his tone. 

The words hung in the air as my body stiffened, I wasn't expecting him to mention anything about the kiss. I just wanted to run out of his chambers. I had a feeling that whatever he was hitting at might not end well for me. 

He moved closer to me as he pressed his thigh against mine, he touched my chin gently and lifted up my face and my gaze met his own. My body stiffened and my heart began to pound loudly. He lowered his face against mine as he moved his lips closer to mine. I closed my eyes. 

I suddenly heard the loud sound of the door and I quickly opened my eyes. It was Selene, she stood at the door with a shock expression clearly written on her face as she held the door knob.