Chapter 45: Alpha's Claim, Luna's Sacrifice
(Grace’s POV)
My back was pressed firmly against the cool wall, the rough surface grounding me against the overwhelming heat that radiated from Alexander.
His wolf's crimson-tinged eyes bore into me with an intensity that left no room for argument.
The heavy scent of his Alpha power enveloped the room, suffocating, unyielding, and far too close to breaking what little composure I had left.
"You think you can just walk away from me, Grace?" His voice was a low, gravelly growl. He leaned in, his jaw flexing as his hands caged me in place, pressing against the wall on either side of my head.
"I never said I was walking away," I said softly, forcing my voice not to tremble. Lies came easier when they were whispered. "But this—this tension
