Heartbeat 144

Elara’s POV

An Alpha showing up in the middle of a dusty Texas desert was a terrifying shock. My blood ran ice-cold the moment his shadow fell across the room, radiating a suffocating aura of pure dominance. Desperately hoping he wouldn't notice me, I tried to act completely casual. I turned my back to the entrance, busying myself with a clean towel, pretending to wipe down the counter just to av