Chapter 32

Kaelen’s POV

When we reached the bedroom, Katya turned to me, her expression a mixture of anger and resignation. “I don’t think you’re ready for me, Kaelen,” she said, her voice holding an edge of defiance. I noticed the absence of “Alpha” in her tone, a subtle change that stung, but I let it slide.

“What do you mean?” I asked, trying to brush off the unease settling in my chest as I lay back on t