Chapter 24: Don't Go
(Grace's POV)
"Don’t go."
The rough tone of Alexander's voice froze me like an icy wind. I turned, unable to stop myself from glancing over my shoulder.
His golden eyes burned, focused entirely on me, piercing through the tension-filled room.
He sat on the edge of the bed, his elbows on his knees, his face unreadable but his wolf lurking just beneath the surface.
"I need to rest," I said firmly, trying to inject finality into my tone. My fingers gripped the edge of the bedroom door tightly, my knuckles white. I wasn't staying. Not tonight.
His eyes narrowed, his wolf stirring visibly. "Your scent..." he murmured, almost to himself.
His nostrils flared as he inhaled deeply, visibly focused on me in a way that made my skin crawl. "It’s different now. Stro
