Ella Holden POV
I woke up to find myself in that bastard Marcus’s bed, in his arms no, trapped in his embrace. Compared to his massive frame, my body felt like a toy in the hands of a giant.
I know Marcus is planning something. He’s not good enough to protect me. He’s not even a man in my eyes. Who would believe that the same Alpha who tore my clothes and hunted me down now wants to keep me safe?
But since he refuses to admit it and wants to play this twisted game of love, maybe I should play along. If I refuse, the end will be brutal. If I stall, maybe I’ll find a chance to escape.
Truth is, being with Alpha Marcus feels less dangerous than being with Ria. At least it’s a kind of safety. In just a few hours with him, I realized what life could feel like… and yet, it’s still fire. Get
