Chapter 142: "Territory Claims and Bitter Choices"
(Grace's POV)
"Grace," Alexander said again, his voice calm yet firm, pulling my attention back from my spiraling thoughts. "I owe you clarity. And... my word as Alpha."
There was something cold about the way he said it. It wasn’t remorseful or apologetic. It sounded like he was attempting to write off a debt he felt obligated to pay.
I stayed silent, waiting for him to continue. My heart thudded heavily, and it wasn’t just from the hurt his earlier words had caused.
"Any request," Alexander said slowly, his sharp golden eyes locking on mine, "within reason, I will grant it. Consider it compensation."
Compensation. The word felt like a knife twisting in my chest.
Was that all this had come to? Compensation for years of pain a
