Chapter 183: Sacred Territory and Hidden Life
(Alexander's POV)
I sat in my territory-marked vehicle, staring at the unlit cigarette dangling between my fingers. The craving had hit me hard after leaving the hospital, the need for something to steady my nerves overwhelming.
But the thought of Grace carrying my pups changed everything.
With a decisive flick, I extinguished the cigarette I hadn't even brought to my lips. My gaze lingered on the pack of cigarettes sitting on the dashboard. Without hesitation, I grabbed it and shoved it into the glove compartment.
"No more," I muttered to myself.
The soft ping of my phone broke through the silence. Assistant Joe had finally sent Grace's new address. My eyes narrowed as I read the location—neutral territory apartments on the outskir
