Elena’s POV:
I turned, then suddenly someone appeared from the shadows.
Alex!
His presence alone soured my mood, but for once, I wasn’t afraid. Something inside me had shifted, a strength I had never felt before coursing through my veins.
He smirked, but I could see the hesitation in his eyes as if he was trying to gauge the new fire in me.
“What do you want this time?” I scoffed, folding my arms as I met his gaze with unwavering confidence.
His smirk faltered for a brief second, as if taken aback by my tone. “You feel all powerful now, don’t you?” he mused, stepping closer. “Just because your mate is the Alpha King.”
I tilted my head, considering his words. He was bitter, clinging to whatever power he thought he had over me. But that hold was long gone. I let my lips curl
