Chapter 139: "Sacred Claims and Hidden Secrets"
(Alexander's POV)
Silver Lake Lodge buzzed with celebration. The energy in the grand hall was intoxicating, but beneath its glittering surface, my wolf stirred uneasily.
The light of the moon-blessed crystals reflected off the polished floors, casting fleeting shadows that danced between the mingling wolves. Grace stood beside me, the gentle warmth of her presence anchoring me in the chaos of the gathering.
That was until the air changed.
My wolf pushed forward, alert and growling. Then I saw him.
Alpha Ethan Thorne stepped into view.
I stiffened as my eyes locked onto his imposing figure. He was taller than most, lean but built like a predator, each movement deliberate. His steel-gray eyes surveyed the room with the precision o
