Chapter 4 Chapter 4

Bella.

I quickly put on a huge white t-shirt to cover my shorts and run a hand through my hair. I think I need to trim it later.

The maid called me minutes ago and said Lorenzo's mum is here. Goddess! She will hate me. Everyone does when they realize I am only a wolfless girl.

What should I do?

I hurry down the stairs and my steps falter when I see the people at the dining table. Alpha Lorenzo is present and that is a very bad sign.

Hunter is already seated too.

"Hurry up, dear, we were waiting for you." The unfamiliar woman spots me and excitedly hurries towards me. Oh! Goddess! Am I dreaming?

She looks too young to be Enzo's mum. Her dark hair effortlessly falls down her back and her skin is so white and spotless. Goddess! This woman is beautiful. Unlike Enzo, her blue eyes are more vibrant and show just how happy she is.

" You are so beautiful. I didn't expect to meet such a pretty girl" the woman utters as she runs her fingers through my hair. Wait until she finds out I am the weakest wolf to exist." Enzo, you have a good eye," she exclaims, and someone I shouldn't mention groans.

"Can we eat already? I have things to do," Lorenzo impatiently mutters and finally puts away his phone.

I pull a chair beside Hunter and he smiles at me.

"I am shopping for my birthday today. You are driving me, Lorenzo," Enzo's mum says, and the man groans again. Does he hate everyone?

"I have a tight schedule, Mum. Hunter will take you"

"You can't be busy enough to help your mother, right?"

The breakfast table is filled with her endless chatter and I can't help but compare her to my mum. Goddess! That woman cares for nothing but status. Being a beta female isn't good enough for her, and that's why she wants to be part of the alpha's family.

After breakfast, Enzo's mum insists I accompany her to the mall, and she refuses to take no for an answer.

I stiffly remain in my chair and keep my eyes through the window. I don't like this one bit. I wish I had a choice.

"So, honey, my birthday is in a week, and I want you to look your best. I have always wanted a daughter, and Goddess brought you just in time." The woman gently tucks my hair behind my ear, and I force a smile.

She's acting too friendly.

"She's beautiful, isn't she Lorenzo? I am so happy you finally moved on from that witch Lucinda," Brianna says, and I feel heat rush to my cheeks.

And who is Lucinda? Is she like his ex? So the tough man was also once in love.

Lorenzo does not talk, and I do everything not to look his way.

Now I am curious to know who Lucinda is.

The shopping is awkward. Apart from the woman who seems not to get enough of the stuff she's buying, I silently follow her and wonder what to do with my hands

I am ashamed to say that this is the first time I have come to a mall. I never got this privilege and I feel sad when I think about it. My mum and Stella were always out and would come carrying countless bags and none of them belonged to me.

" Try this. Show her the changing rooms, son" the woman dumps a bunch of clothes in my arms and motions for the man to follow me.

Goddess! Isn't this too much?

"Seriously mother?" Enzo grumbles and turns to the sales lady. "Take her to the..."

"No. Take her." Brianna grabs the sales lady's hand and whisks her away.

I locate the changing rooms and decide to avoid Brianna's drama. She's clearly trying to act as a matchmaker between impossible couples.

I am here for the money. I wish she knew it's only a contract. He wants to win a seat in the council and the first requirement is to have a wife or a mate.

I dump the clothes on the floor and lean on the wall. I will just tell her they don't fit or that I don't like them.

Who am I kidding? These clothes are the best. Only my sister had the honor of owning such clothes, while I got her unwanted handouts.

This is my chance to start afresh and I should embrace every part of it. So I happily pick the pretty dresses and start to try them on.

"I love them both, what do you think son?" Brianna exclaims when I show her the last outfit, and of course, she just has to ruin the mood.

"Help her with the zipper. I will try this on" the woman quickly moves away and I don't miss the secret smirk on her face.

I wish she knew whatever she's doing has no effect on either of us.

Surprisingly, the man steps behind me, and my body tenses. I clench my fists and wait for him to move but he doesn't.

I lift my face only to lock my eyes with his through the mirror. Why isn't he doing something?

Enzo moves. His hands shift my hair to the side, and when his fingers find the zipper, I quickly look away. Why is he staring at me like that?

It's only a zipper, what is taking him so long?

I hold my breath when his fingertips touch my skin. Fuck, this is weird. I have never been this close to a man before.

The man doesn't move away after he is done. I am attempted to tell him to leave but I hold my tongue. I avoid looking in the mirror either

This man is unpredictable and I don't want him embarrassing me in a clothes store.

"Are you guys done?" his mother's voice from outside causes him to move, and I sigh in relief when he walks out.

"Your dad just called. I am afraid I won't go back with you guys. Enzo will take you home, dear." Brianna kisses my cheek and sashays to the car awaiting her.

I silently walk to Enzo's car and take the back seat. The man starts to drive and I keep my eyes on my phone.

However, Enzo doesn't drive home. The car stops in front of a club

"Stay here," He mumbles and walks out.

Thirty minutes pass with no sign of him. An hour, one and a half, two hours, when I am about to call Hunter, he finally arrives, looking like nothing had happened when he left.

Lorenzo's white shirt is covered in blood and he has two guns in his hands.

I knew this man was dangerous but right now, he looks just like the devil ascending from hell.

What kind of business does he do?