Chapter 19

Elvira

Watching Alpha Jaxon disappear into another room sent a ripple of unease through me. Had I offended him by withholding my past, despite his generous shelter? The weight of unspoken words pressed heavily on my chest. I lingered in the study for a while, the silence amplifying my thoughts, before deciding to retreat to my assigned room.

As I approached the room, a sense of foreboding settled over me. Upon opening the door, I was startled to find Celina seated gracefully in ...