Mine

Alexander

It was like the air stilled between us. I expected him to leave, to storm out immediately after, but he didn't, still staring at me with that same glare on his face.

“I'm done with this topic, there are other more important things to talk about.” I said to waive his words. Brush it aside.

‘Coward.’ I stiffened as the thought came, but I held firm, waiting for his reaction.

“I’ll leave you to it then, Alpha,” he replied in a frosty voice that gave me whiplash. Despite his visible anger, he still bowed to me before storming out.

I said nothing, remaining still as the door slammed.

Present day

Squeeze. Loosen. Clench, unclench.

I followed the rhythm, flexing my hands as the silence deafened my senses.

I knew he wouldn't understand. None of them would understand. I was doing this for the pack and our full safety. Even though it was unethical in more ways than one.

‘Was that all you really wanted?’

I shut my eyes tightly. These freaking thoughts. Sometimes it felt like I wou