Chapter 54: The Alpha's Possession
(Elara's POV)
"What did you say?"
Caspian's voice cut through the air like a knife. His dark brows furrowed deeply, eyes widening with disbelief as he stared down at me.
I trembled under his scrutinizing stare, feeling utterly exposed and vulnerable. Emma whined anxiously within me, sensing the danger radiating from the Alpha King.
"I still wish to return to our residence with the Future Alpha," I managed to say, my voice barely above a whisper. "I beg of you—Rhys and I share a deep, mutual affection..."
The words hung in the air between us. I could see the muscle in his jaw twitching as he processed what I'd said.
"Mutual affection?"
His voice dropped dangerously low. I watched the veins at his temples throb visibly as rage contorted his
