Alpha Damien’s Trouble Maker Novel

Chapter 21 Chapter 21 Selene I stared down at the pouch in Evelyn's trembling hands, there were so many coins that the bag strained against its own seams. My fingers twitched. If these people could hand over this much without even blinking, then they weren't just dangerous, they were filthy rich. "You could earn more." The deep voice broke my thoughts. I looked up sharply, my gaze locking onto the man in front of me. I still couldn't see his face, the hood shadowed everything, but his voice... gods, it was the kind of voice that could make anybody obey.

Especially with how deep and hot it was, there was no debate, this man in front of me was really attractive. Everything inside me whispered I shouldn't respond. My well-trained instincts warned me that this man wasn't someone to play games with. But everything else, my curiosity, my greed, that annoying itch in my chest, told me to keep listening. It was strange, though. The more I looked at him, the more that feeling gnawed at me. Have I met him before? His presence felt familiar somehow. I'd been trying to ignore it, but it lingered stubbornly.

Then again, I had lived through many lives, faces and names blurred together after a while. Maybe he was just another forgotten shadow from a past life. What was stranger, were the people standing behind him. They kept glancing at him in disbelief, as if they couldn't recognize the man before them. Especially when he spoke to me, it was like they were hearing something impossible. "Earn more?" I found myself saying before I could stop it. "What do you mean?" Well, curiosity and money were my greatest weaknesses. He didn't hesitate. "There is an auction going on.

If you get us there safely, I'll pay you four times more than that." For a moment, I thought I'd misheard. My ears rang, the words echoing in my mind like a play on repeat. Four times. Four. Pouches. Of. Gold. I blinked, staring at him, my mouth opening slightly. Was he serious? One pouch alone could last me for months, maybe a year if I stretched it right. But four more? That would be enough to turn everything around. With that money, I could finally buy Evelyn the dresses she always admired but never dared to ask for. I could get Silas a new sword and armor, maybe even something enchanted.

And I could buy more items at the auction house. But still, there was a catch. There had to be. A man like that, hidden behind a hood with an aura that screamed danger, why would someone like him ask me for help? It didn't make sense. As I was lost in thought, Evelyn tugged at my sleeve. She leaned closer, her soft voice brushing my ear. "My lady, I think I know what is going on." I tilted my head slightly toward her. "You do?" Evelyn nodded eagerly, her eyes wide with excitement. "I do.

I might not know much about things like this, but I've heard the other servants talk about it before." Now I was curious. I crossed my arms and arched a brow at her. "Oh? Then by all means, enlighten me." 12:41 Tue, Dec 23 Chapter 21 Evelyn's grin widened. She raised her hand and started counting on her fingers. "You saved a man," she said, holding up one finger. "He paid you a huge amount of money," she added, raising another.

"And now he's offering to pay you even more just to take him somewhere." Her tone grew more dramatic with each word, and by the time she held up her third finger, I already had a bad feeling about where this was going. "It all leads to something simple and obvious," she said proudly. "And what would that be?" Evelyn putted her chest out, smirking like she'd just solved a grand mystery. "That man is in love with you, my lady! It's love at first sight!" For a moment, I didn't know what to say. My entire mind went blank.

When I glanced back at the group of cloaked figures, the reaction was even worse than I imagined, the three behind him froze, staring at Evelyn as though she had just grown a second head. As if their lord falling in love was the most absurd thing they have ever heard. The only one who didn't react was the man himself. He just stood there. If anything, I swore I saw a faint curve on his lips. Was he... amused? Oh, this was getting interesting. I turned back to Evelyn, who looked far too pleased with her own theory. "I doubt that's what's going on, Evelyn," She frowned.

"Then why would he do this, my lady? This is too good to be true." I shrugged, looking at the pouch of gold again, then at the man. "You're right. This is too good to be true. I said. "Maybe the goddess really is watching over me today. Who knows?" Either way, I was definitely going to take that deal, and turn it into an advantage If they meant harm, I'd protect myself and Evelyn, and escape with all their money. It wouldn't be easy, every instinct in me screamed that this man was dangerous, but when had difficulty ever stopped me before? I lifted my gaze toward him, studying the tall figure.

That strange, suffocating aura of power surrounded him. I had this eerie feeling that if I so much as made one wrong move, he could crush me like a bug without blinking an eye. And yet, I smirked. That was the most exciting part, wasn't it? The thrill of standing so close to danger, of challenging something greater than yourself. Foolish, maybe, but that wild, reckless part of me wanted to fight, and test him. To see what kind of monster hid beneath that calm exterior. Fighting someone stronger than me was the faster way to be stronger, I smiled at him. "Fine, I'll help.

You just need to follow us, and I'll make sure you're safe." He nodded almost as if he'd been expecting me to say that. His inen shifted, exchanging glances, clearly uncertain about their lord's sudden cooperation. But I didn't care who he was. None of this had ever happened in my past lives, and that was the best part. It meant fate had lost its script. I wasn't going to live this life the same way as before, no more letting destiny decide for me. Change was needed. And I couldn't wait to see what kind of change this man in front of me would bring. 12:41 Tue, Dec 23 MG.

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