Chapter 173. Freedom

Her words caught me off guard, and I was not sure whether to feel touched or annoyed. The last thing I wanted was for Darco to have any say over how I chose to move around. I was already insecure about the fact that he had paid for me and would often call me his property. 

But with the girl’s expression—wide-eyed and earnest—made it clear she was not just being polite. She was genuinely scared of what the dark alpha might do. 

I sighed, offering a faint smile to ease her nerves. “A car would be nice,” I admitted. “Thank you.” I could not just say no. She reminded me of myself, and I could tell she was just like me. Not in every way but because she was an omega and I knew that struggle was no stranger to her. 

Relief flooded her face as she motioned toward a sleek black SUV parked near the side of the mansion. “I could arrange for one of the drivers to take you wherever you need to go. Or I could drive you; whichever you’d like or feel comfortable with.”&nbs