Page 25 of Gold Sector
“Hi?” he repeats, and his familiar voice sends frost through my veins.
Because it’s him.Voice.
The Prince of Gold Sector.
I fall into an awkward curtsy, my focus instantly dropping to the floor. “Your Majesty, please forgive me.”
His resulting silence sends a shiver through me.
Why is he here? Did he see my evaluation results? Is he here to punish me for taking suppressants? Ridicule me for having a wolf?
“You know, it’s quite rude to explore spaces that don’t belong to you,” he tells me.
I swallow, my heart suddenly in my throat. “I’m sorry, Your Majesty.” I don’t even try to explain that Taylor saidthis would be okay. Maybe she set me up. Or maybe she thought it would be fine.
Regardless, I’ll own my mistake.
Because deep down, I knew better.
This is an Alpha’s sanctuary. Not mine.
“Hmm,” Voice hums. “Why are you here, Omega?”
“Alpha Oros instructed Doctor Taylor to bring me to his suite after my evaluation,” I inform him, my gaze still on the ground as I remain in my reverent position.
Although, I’m not sure how much longer I can curtsy like this, as my legs are beginning to tremble from the effort.
“Did he?” I can’t tell, but he almost sounds amused. It must be my imagination because there’s no way he could possibly be amused by me.
“Yes,” I confirm, unsure of what else to say.
“Taliana,” he murmurs, his warmth bleeding into me as he moves to stand right in front of me. “Please stop bowing.”
I bite my cheek and slowly stand, my legs wobbly as I do. “I’m sorry, Your Majesty.”
“And stop…” He trails off. “Stop apologizing.”
“I…” I almost repeat myself but cease speaking.
He sighs, and the sound makes me shudder. I’ve heard that disappointing huff many times in my life, and the aftermath is never pleasant. “This is… unexpected. But I suppose we’ll see if you’re worthy soon.”
Does that mean he hasn’t seen my evaluation results yet?I wonder, unsure of what to say next.Or is there going to be another trial of some kind?
“Try to stay out of trouble, Omega,” he adds. “And remember to respect your accommodations. This isn’t a typical guest suite, but an Alpha’s quarters. All right?”
I nod. “Yes, Your Majesty. I apologize for any disrespect I’ve shown you or Alpha Oros.”
He’s quiet again, but I can still see his silver shoes. They’re a stark contrast to my bare feet. At least I changed back into my old dress before venturing up here. Standing naked before him would be too much. But I’m sure I appear dirty and cheap in this opulent suite.
No wonder he doesn’t want me to wander.
He’s probably afraid I’ll soil everything I touch.
“Hmm,” he hums again, taking a step back. “Nice necklace, Omega. Tell me, do you have any idea what it means?”
I lift my fingers to touch the gold coin. “It allows me to call for Oros.”
“Is that what he told you?”
