the beast's eternal obsession I wrapped my arms tightly around Noah, burying my face in his shoulder as he hugged me back just as fiercely. "You're never going to lose me," I promised, my voice thick with emotion. "I’m not going anywhere."The sound of crunching gravel broke the quiet of the driveway.Noah instantly went rigid again, his protective instincts flaring as he pulled back to shield me. We both turned to see Leon walking down the steps of the mansion.He didn't stomp over with his usual predatory speed. Instead, his steps were slow, deliberate, and entirely unthreatening. His hands were tucked casually into his pockets, and the dominant, suffocating aura he usually projected was completely tucked away. For the first time, he looked less like an Alpha and more like a man tryin

