The Alpha’s Blood Debt Vessel
His golden eyes moved slowly over her, reading her stance, the way she held herself, the precision in every small movement.
She had changed. Five years of running, hiding, and surviving had turned her into someone he could neither control nor dismiss.
“Do you really think hiding him keeps him safe?” he said softly, his voice carrying a quiet, dangerous edge. “Blood calls. He is mine. He has always been mine.”Giovanni’s eyes went hard. “Blood doesn’t mean ownership. Protection does. And I will protect him no matter what it takes.”
Xavier stepped closer, his smirk growing. “And there it is that stubborn brilliance. How long can you keep this up? Five years of hiding, surviving… and you still b