Chapter 174

Alpha Gideon’s POV

“Are you really going to let her go?” Giselle asked me as I stood there, frozen, watching Valeria walk away. Her steps were cold and strong, cutting me deeper than any sharp knife.

Her words stayed in my head like a loud shout in an empty hall, but I couldn’t answer her. My throat felt tight, and my chest burned like fire inside me.

Valeria didn’t even look back. Not once. Not a