Contractually Yours Alpha (Riley) novel Chapter 539

Chapter One Hundred and Sixty 

I had never seen anything like this place; it felt more… alive. This had been all I wanted, and here I was. Free of the castle and out in the open. The world was far bigger than I could ever know–far more diverse too. I didn’t realize I was smiling until I noticed his eyes on me. His attention was no longer on the road ahead of us. “It’s beautiful,” I said after a moment. 

“I would have done this sooner if I knew how happy it would make you.” 

“Daemon, thank you for doing this,” I said, and for a moment, our eyes locked. I reddened and looked away.” Where are we going?” I asked to fill the silence. 

“To watch a movie. It’s a rewrite of Romeo and Juliet,” he said. 

For some reason, I couldn’t help but laugh. 

“What?” he questioned. 

“Who would have thought? The Demon Overlord watches movies.” 

“I like to see myself as a normal person at times.” 

“But there is nothing normal about you.” 

“I’ve been good since we arrived here. That should win me some points in normality, shouldn’t it?” 

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“Yes, I guess. But let’s not forget the car was stolen, and of course, you didn’t look very normal when you were compelling‘ the innocent human man to unlock the door for us.” 

“Two points gone, but I’ll make up for it.” 

He sounded so… relaxed. I had only known one side of him the mysterious, dark side. Seeing him this free was something I didn’t want to end. 

We arrived at the movie theater, and I was surprised by the crowd. I wasn’t used to being this close to so many people. Back in Aureonna City, I only faced crowds during public announcements and events–and even those 

were rare. 

I noticed the women practically drooling over Daemon. I had always known he was a very good–looking man, but the way they stared at him–it was as if they had seen an angel. I was sure that if not for the intimidating aura surrounding him, they would have crowded around him, asking for autographs and pictures. 

Daemon was oblivious to the attention he was receiving. 

Everyone took their seats, and the movie began; the theater fell into complete silence. I was surprised at how such a large crowd could organize itself without being told to. Still, I noticed a few women straining their necks for a better look at Daemon. The familiar sting of jealousy threatened to tarnish what had been a perfect night. But I managed to focus on the movie, and by the end, I was in tears. 

“He really died.” I whispered to myself. 

“Who?” Daemon asked, and I wondered if he was even watching the thing. 

“Romeo.” 

He said nothing, but the indifferent look on his face said everything. 

“Did you like the movie?” 

“It’s difficult to say,” I said, quickly wiping away my tears before he could notice–but of course, he did. 

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Chapter One Hundred and Sixty 

“I shouldn’t have made you watch this.”