Chapter 33: Power and Pride
(Elina's POV)
I sat curled on my sofa, trying to focus on the pack documents scattered across my coffee table. The numbers and details blurred together under the oppressive weight of Rhysand's overwhelming presence beside me.
"Your current Beta position limits you," he said abruptly. His emerald eyes locked onto me, a combination of predatory focus and assessment that sent a shiver down my spine.
"I can handle the hostility," I replied, though even to my own ears my words lacked conviction.
"You shouldn't have to," he retorted, his tone laced with Alpha command. "Why tolerate their disrespect when there’s a better option?"
I shifted uncomfortably, avoiding his gaze. "I don’t want anyone questioning how I earned my position. They already talk enough a
