Chapter 53: An Unexpected Dinner Party
(Elara's POV)
"Willow?" I called, concerned by her stillness at the doorway. "Who is it?"
I wiped my hands on a kitchen towel, moving toward the entryway. The air suddenly thickened with an overwhelming Alpha presence that made my omega wolf instinctively freeze.
"Good evening, Dr. Elara," came a familiar deep voice.
I rounded the corner to find Lucian standing in my doorway, his imposing figure making my modest apartment seem even smaller. Behind him, Finn grinned broadly, clearly pleased with himself.
"Alpha King Lucian," I managed, my voice steadier than I expected. "This is... unexpected."
Willow remained frozen, her eyes wide with shock. I couldn't blame her – having the Alpha King appear unannounced at a casual barbecue was like fi
