Lisa's POV “So, you are the Alpha King’s mate?” Alpha Darin asked the moment we stepped out of the dining room. I swallowed hard and nodded. “Yes, unfortunately,” I murmured. Darin stopped and stood before me, his arms crossed while his inquisitive eyes were on me. “You were once his slave?” Darin asked with furrowed brows, finding it difficult to believe. I sighed and nodded my head. “Yes,” I said truthfully. There was no need to lie. “Darin…” I paused and corrected myself. “Alpha Darin, I know there is a lot you want to ask me, but today isn’t the right day. I'm not in the mood to talk about it. I do hope you will understand,” I said, and Darin’s face was etched with worry, but he nodded. “Alright, Lisa, I won’t rush you,” he said and took out a card from his pant pocket and stretche

