-ALEXANDER-
The days after Lilian set her terms were a special kind of hell. The bond gnawed at me, a constant, burning ache that screamed for her. Every instinct demanded I go to her, take her, force her to break the silence. But her words echoed in my mind: "You will wait." And for the first time, I obeyed.
I stayed away from her room, focusing on pack duties, pushing myself until exhaustion was my only escape. Theodore's words were a constant loop: *Actions, not just words. Earn her trust. Earn her respect.*
I wanted to deal with Lyra. The thought of what that venomous female had done to Lilian made my blood boil. My wolf snarled, demanding retribution. But Theodore's advice lingered: Justice that she can see. And truth be told, Lyra, for all her flaws, was still a useful tool. Her n
