The Blind Alpha
The gem pulsed with an inner fire, its brilliance catching the afternoon sunlight streaming through the window.
"It's…beautiful," I breathed, mesmerized by the fiery red glow.
Lucius leaned closer, his scent of pine and power intoxicating. "It reminded me of you, Ayra," he murmured, his voice husky. "Fiery, passionate, with a hidden depth."
My cheeks flushed at his unexpected compliment. Was he flirting with me? It was all part of the game, I reminded myself, a way to gain his trust. But a strange flutter filled my stomach at his words.
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