CHAPTER 4

ELIZA'S POV

I froze in fear, unable to move because of the Alpha.

He was looking at me with those cold eyes, like he wants to bury me deep into the ground for just staring back at him.

But that coldness in his eyes suddenly vanished and was replaced with something else. Something I couldn't read fast due to my fear.

I was still trembling and lost my voice. I didn't even have the courage to tell him I'm among the women who came for the nursing job.

His presence was terrifying. All I could do was beg the heavens to save me.

"Alpha, I..." I choked on my words, still unable to move.

What snapped me back to my senses was the way Alpha Byron's face suddenly turned red and he said, turning his eyes to the side, "You're... You're dripping."

The moment I heard those words from his mouth, my skin crawled with a reminder, as I finally looked down at my chest and felt completely embarrassed!

"Oh Goddess," I shamefully pulled my dress up to my chest and lowered my head, apologizing to the Alpha at once.

"I didn't mean to flash my body in your face, Alpha. I... I only..."

"It's fine," Alpha Byron spoke in his deep frightening tone, making me go silent.

"You don't have to apologize," He said, leaving me surprised.

I lifted my eyes and found him still looking the other way, with the redness all over his face now gone.

His cold expression was still there, but amidst that look was a flash of discomfort and embarrassment, which troubled me.

"I can see you're among the nursing mothers who came to submit their samples. You can carry on. But be quick about it. This is my study room," He spoke with traces of annoyance, before leaving the room without looking back.

I stared at his back with complete fear, until the door was shut and I could let out a breathe of relief.

"Oh Goddess. I'm still alive. That...that was the Alpha," my lips trembled and my heart was racing with speed.

I even had to pinch my own skin to see if I was dreaming.

I wasn't!

I really came face to face with the Alpha known to erupt when someone crosses his path!

Be it his servants, the elders, his people... If you're caught in his web, you won't end well.

Heaven knows what happened here would have landed me in serious trouble. But I was saved, thanks to the invitation!

"I have to leave fast," I shivered, quickly taking out my breast again to press my milk into the cup.

I don't want to be startled by another unexpected guest. What if the Alpha comes back and sees I'm still here?

This time, I won't be spared.

I hurriedly pressed the whole milk out of my breast and rushed out to submit it.

Just like I feared, I produced a very small sample from both breasts. It was nothing like other women's cup.

Their cup was either filled to the brim or filled halfway. Mine just settled at the bottom of the container. It made me feel ashamed because other women giggled when they saw the quantity I produced.

I couldn't raise my head up until I dropped my cup into the box where other ladies dropped theirs.

Then, I walked over to the table at the middle and wrote my name and address like everyone else, before joining the others.

"With that big chest she produced that tiny thing?" Someone mocked from behind, laughing at me.

I felt my whole body heat up as more voices spoke from behind, laughing at my own sample.

"That's Lucas's ex. My goodness. Can't believe she came here to become a wet nurse."

"She's poor. What did you expect."

I bit my lower lip, trying so hard to ignore these mocking voices and hold back my pain.

That's when the head maid showed up with the ten maids —this time they were each holding a box with envelopes inside— and told us all to step forward and pick.

"Your settlement for the samples. Head home and enjoy your reward. The lucky lady will get feedback soon. Have a good day ladies," She said with a light smile.

That's when all the women rushed up to the box and began picking an envelope, looking for the fat and heavy ones to snatch.

I almost got pushed to the floor, but luckily, I grabbed a heavy envelope before another lady could reach for it.

Good thing she didn't see my face, otherwise she might fight me for it.

With the test over, we were all allowed to leave the palace and head back to our homes.

While others were anticipating the results by picking the winning candidate from women who produced more milk, I was busy opening my envelope to see how much I got.

"Wow!" I gasped with joy, seeing about twenty to thirty notes poking out!

"This is a lot. We can finally eat something good!" I rejoiced, racing back home to celebrate with my good friend, Tina.

When I got home and showed her the money I made from the sample alone, Tina screamed with joy, jumping around!

She hugged me tight and didn't hesitate to count the money with me.

In total, I made Two thousand five hundred dollars!

A happy Tina quickly took me and my baby out so we can buy some clothes and foodstuffs for us to eat.

When we got back home, she decided to cook for us, treating me like a queen.

"You deserve to rest, my Queen," She dramatized playfully, bowing at me.

I laughed while changing my baby's old clothes into a new one.

I am so glad I didn't stay back. Now we have enough food that can last us for weeks.

"I almost forgot to ask. Did you get the job?" Tina asked with curiosity, holding a bowl of fresh cut meat we bought from the market.

Hearing her question, I thought about the little milk I produced and told her about it, as well as other women's cup, so she'll understand where I fall.

That made Tina feel sad, but she chose to make me smile, saying, "That doesn't mean you can't search for another job. At least you made some good cash from the trial. You can finally get a better place to live in."

I smiled at Tina, as we both talked about the future while she cooked.

In the evening, we sat together on my bed to eat our dinner when a sudden knock came on the door, taking us by surprise.

We weren't expecting anyone, so who's at the door?

"I'll check," Tina said, walking up to the door.

The moment she opened the door, we were immediately stunned to find the palace guards outside!

"What's going on?" My heart skipped a beat, as I got to my feet, wondering why they were here.

One thought came to my head, as well as to Tina's mind.

"Guards? Did Lucas send you to harass my friend?" She questioned with anger, ready to fight.

Only for us to be left stunned when the guards revealed why they were here.

"Miss Eliza, you have been selected by the Alpha to serve as a wet nurse at the Royal home."

"What?!" Tina gasped, turning to look at me in shock.

I was stunned to the core.

How is this possible?

I only produced little. How did it get accepted?

The guards went on to reveal an order from the Alpha, which states that I'm to move into the mansion this night to begin my job.

This felt like a dream to me.

Tonight? So fast?

"Eliza, you got the job! I'm so happy!" Tina screamed with joy, running up to me for a hug!

"The goddess is indeed on your side. Don't worry, I'll help you pack up. Just get your son and get yourself ready," Tina said with joy, rushing to gather my things.

I was still surprised by this news.

"My milk was little. Did the baby like it?" That question lingered in my mind, as I carefully picked my sleeping baby up into my arms, feeling a wave of joy taking over me.

I can't believe I got the job. I'm so happy.

Tina didn't just help me and my baby in packing up our clothes, she also packaged my food so I can have a taste of my hard earned money, and still chose to follow us down to the Alpha's home to send me off properly.

She was so happy for me, and I felt really glad for having a wonderful friend like her by my side.

If not for her, I wouldn't have gotten this job.

Arriving at the entrance of the mansion gate, the guard said Tina couldn't proceed further, so she gave me one big hug and said with tears in her eyes, "When you're free, we'll celebrate your success properly. Make sure you take good care of yourself."

"I will," I nodded with tears, embracing her carefully so we don't press my baby.

"And take care of my godson. We still haven't given him a name. You better prepare one before we meet," Tina smirked, playing with my son's little hand.

I laughed and nodded, waving goodbye at her as we finally parted.

Even though I was happy that my life was finally turning around, I felt sad parting ways with my only family and best friend.

"I just hope that I'll get the chance to see her again," I wished in my heart, remembering the Alpha.

"I'll be working for him from now on. Who knows what I'll face," I gulped, feeling scared.

As I stepped into the mansion with the guard, I was met by the head maid, who welcomed me with a smile and said, "Please, follow me."

I obeyed and followed her from behind, holding my baby close, wondering what awaits me.

The head maid brought me into a big room which had a wide space and a throne mounted on a high platform.

I couldn't understand why I was here until my eyes fell on the throne again, and I found a figure sitting on the throne, staring at me.

My whole body shook when I saw him.

"Alpha," I uttered in fear, lowering my head a little because of my son.

I felt really nervous because of our encounter today, but I managed to compose myself, lifting my eyes to look at him.

I was expecting his usual cold stare, but what I met left me confused.

"Why's he staring at me like that?" I asked within, noticing a weird surprise look on the Alpha's face.

It looked like he was happy and smiling at the same time.

Oh wait... That's wrong. He's just staring at me in his usual creepy look like we never crossed paths.

"I don't think he recognizes me. That's even better," I sighed in relief, feeling good about this.

I only misread his emotions. Besides, I have poor wolf vision.

The head maid bowed and introduced me as the lady with the accepted milk sample.

When she said this, I saw a flash in the Alpha's eyes, as he said, "Welcome, Eliza. From today, you'll be the Royal wet nurse, producing milk for the Royal home. You'll be given all the necessary treatment to stay well, both you and your son. Your reward will be massive, so you don't have to worry about that."

"Thank you, Alpha," I bowed, feeling so happy.

The Alpha told the maid to take me to my room, as he welcomed me one more time, giving me a sudden light smile which I didn't miss.

It made my heart skip out of surprise and a little bit of fear.

Does he recognize me?

I was led out of the throne room and taken to my assigned chamber.

"This is where you'll be staying," The head maid said, letting me step into this large space which is five times bigger than my crumbling home.

I wanted to turn around and thank her for bringing me here, but the door went shut.

She's gone.

I assumed she had something important to do, so I proceeded to admire the room.

The guards already brought my bags before my arrival —they were settled on the floor— and there's even a cot for my son!

"Baby, you have your own bed!" I rejoiced, stepping closer to the cot to put my sleeping son inside.

"I always wanted to get one for you. Today, you'll be sleeping in a Royal cot, my child," I said emotionally, gently placing him on his bed, watching those little hands reach out like he wants to hold me back.

Happy, I took my steps back to have a good picture of my son in his cot.

But suddenly, "AH!" I accidentally tripped on my bags and lost my balance!

As I fell, waiting to feel my body hit the floor, out of nowhere, two strong arms caught me in time, saving me from crashing to the ground!

My hands grabbed on to my savior's shirt tight for support, but soon went stiff when I realized who saved me.

"Alpha?" I gasped, staring into his eyes in shock!

"What's he doing here?" Those words rang in my brain, as I looked into his eyes, noticing how he stared at me, strangely.

His lips trembled like he wanted to say something, but no words came out.

I could feel his heat engulfing me and smell his scent for the first time ever.

He smelt so nice and... "Ah!" My body jolted in shock when I felt the Alpha's hands suddenly caressing me from behind, causing my heart to race!

My whole body turned hot in his hold as I looked him in the eyes again and noticed a change within those shimmering balls.

His stare... "Alpha," I called, feeling my heart pounding.