Austin
Downstairs, Austin had barely made it into the corridor when a strong hand closed around her wrist. She turned sharply, already knowing who it was.
Alpha Kaius.
His grip was firm but not cruel, his golden eyes dark with something she hadn't seen in six years—hurt, confusion, and the kind of intensity that made lesser people look away.
He pulled her into a quiet alcove, away from prying eyes. His body blocked hers, one arm braced beside her head. His other hand still held her wrist. His knee pressed lightly between hers, not threatening, but undeniably in control.
"No explanations? " he asked, his voice rough, layered with more emotion than she expected. "Why do you keep showing up? What are you after? "
Austin met his gaze, unflinching. His Alpha presence presse
