The Alpha's Ultimatum

MAEVIA

I braced myself as the unfamiliar scent drifted through the hallway, an unexpected intrusion in the tense air. My wolf paced beneath my skin, reacting to the sudden shift in Torin’s rigid demeanor. I fully expected him to turn his back on me and hunt down whatever had caught his attention. Instead, his massive hand gripped the brass handle tight enough to leave dents. He pushed the heavy w