"What?" Chloe asked, genuine surprise flickering across her face. She couldn't fathom alpha Dominic's sudden change in demeanor only moments ago, he had been on the brink of hurting her, and now he was complimenting her beauty. Confusion knit her eyebrows together. "Did I hear you correctly?" she asked, seeking confirmation.
Alpha Dominic's response was swift, almost defensive. He attempted to deny what he had just said, his words betraying a hint of discomfort. "Did I say anything?" he questioned, as if searching for an escape from the situation.
Chloe's expression remained unchanged as she stood her ground and repeated his words back to him. "You said I am beautiful," she stated firmly, refusing to let his denial undermine her perception.
A hint of frustration crept into alpha Dominic
