Chapter 68: Alpha's Claim
(Grace's POV)
I hadn't expected him to reach for me so suddenly. His hand appeared in front of mine, open, warm, and steady.
The boldness of his gesture took me by surprise. His golden eyes locked onto mine, unreadable but somehow resolute.
"Mother, I'm borrowing your daughter-in-law for a moment," he announced, his voice brimming with authority.
If I thought I'd imagined the tension simmering between us, his deliberate choice of words confirmed it. Borrowing me? For what purpose?
Helena, oblivious to the subtle undercurrents, beamed with delight. "Of course, of course! Take your time," she said joyfully, waving us off like a happily meddling parent.
I hesitated instinctively, my mind racing with possible motives. But the quiet expectation in hi
