The Alpha's Resolve

TORIN

I remained on the rooftop, the cold air settling against my skin as the vanguards held Vanya in place. I did not step closer.

I stayed where I was, watching her carefully, measuring every shift in her expression after what I had already admitted.

Her breathing was uneven, but her eyes were sharp. She was not broken. She was thinking.

That alone was enough to keep my attention fixed.

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