Chapter 74: Temporary Reconciliation
(Grace's POV)
I woke to find Alexander's powerful frame wrapped around me. His arm was draped protectively over my waist, his warmth encapsulating me in a cage of comfort and dominance.
His hand, relaxed but possessive, rested on my hip while his breath fanned against the back of my neck in steady, calming waves. His scent, that intoxicating mix of tobacco and cedarwood, overwhelmed my senses, pulling me further into the haze of sleep. For a fleeting moment, all the confusion and tension melted away.
But as reality crept back in, so did my unease. My hidden secret weighed heavy in my chest. I couldn't keep my pregnancy concealed forever, and yet I feared what revealing the truth would bring—not for me, but for the pups.
I shifted slightly, att
