Alexander:
I knew they were coming before they crossed the gates.
“Alessia…”
“I want to be by your side in this, Alexander. I cannot hide in the shadows any longer.” She said, stopping me. “I know that it is what they want to see, but I will not allow them or anyone to see me shatter.”
The air shifted as they passed through.
The guards straightened.
My wolf stirred, not in curiosity.
In warning.
“If at any time you want to go inside, don’t ask… this is your home and you are going to walk around it like it belongs to you; because it does.” I said, and she nodded, taking a deep breath.
Marcel stood one step behind us, and I looked at where they were approaching.
When Alpha Garren stepped into my territory, flanked by warriors and followed by Alessia’s stepfather, I did not rise f
