The Alpha's Dark Revenge novel Chapter 44

Liyah's POV

It had been two weeks since I was declared free. I was fully recovered now, rarely caught a glimpse of the alpha, and I had been accompanying Margaret to wherever she was needed when there was an emergency. Everything was going... good, surprisingly. But I still couldn't help but feel like it was all too good to be true. I kept expecting something bad to occur like it always did when things were going too well in my life. Maybe it was because I was used to having bad things happen to me so I never expected my happiness to last. But so far nothing had transpired yet.

Being a free woman felt... weird. I could go out whenever and wherever I wanted to, I didn't have to do any chores, and I didn't have to ask permission for anything from anymore. Sometimes I felt like I would get punished for it but when time passed and nothing happened, it began to dawn on me that it was real. I was no longer a prisoner. Everyone treated me like a person now, which was surprising as I had expected them to look down on me. But they were friendly. They were nice. They even begged me to prepare meals for the pack. And it felt good finally belonging somewhere, treated like I was important.

The sound of someone knocking made me look up. I faced the strange man I had been seeing when I was on my sick bed. It was almost like he had disappeared when I awakened, because I hadn't seen him anymore.

"Can I come in?" He asked, offering a small smile. His calm, friendly voice put me at ease and I nodded. I relaxed more when I saw that he left the door open.

I motioned to a chair a few steps away from my bed when I saw him standing awkwardly. He nodded gratefully, extending his arm. "I don't think we've met. I'm Andrew, but everyone calls me Drew. I am also the Alpha's beta and Annalise's best friend."

I nodded, letting it all sink in. "Liyah," I offered, accepting his handshake. I still felt quite uncomfortable but I tried not to show it. I wondered why he was here.

"How are you feeling now?" He asked, concern lacing his tone. I was dumbfounded for a few moments. Why did he sound so concerned? He didn't even know me.

"Well, uh... I'm better now, I guess."

I could see pain and a trace of anger flash in his deep green eyes as he raked a hand through his hair. "Look, Liyah... I know you've been through a lot, although I wasn't here for the most part of it. And I wish I could do more than give an apology, but I know that nothing could possibly erase all the pain you felt and are still feeling."

I felt my chest tighten.

"I am so sorry for everything you have been through. And if I could turn back time, I swear to you, I would. And I wouldn't even think twice about it. If anyone deserves to be treated better, it's you. You have a pure heart and you're nice and kind and compassionate. I just wish everyone else could be like you."

I could feel the tears coming but I bit them back.

"What the alpha did to you... it was a terrible thing to do. And I know it doesn't mean much, but I apologize to you on his behalf and I—"

"Oh a multipurpose family member?" I asked. It came out sassier than I had intended it to and for a second I thought I would get into trouble. As I parted my lips to apologize, he let out a loud laugh.

"I have a feeling we'll be a good team," He said, smiling and standing to his feet. "You get some rest now."

I nodded, not quite sure why I felt so content.

As he got to the door, he stopped. "Annalise and a few of us are going on a picnic later today. I heard you make the best samosas on earth, would you like to make some and come with us?"

I didn't need to think about my answer.

"Sure."