Chapter 10

• Within the brightly lit grand chambers of the ruthless alpha's domain, Ariana stood, heavy curtains drawn across the large windows to shield it from the moonlight. The room had gone silent in an instant. She shivered, but not from the cold weather. The alpha, Ethan, exuded an undeniable power and dominance, his eyes ablaze with an intensity that sent her shoulders trembling.
• Ariana's heart pounded heavily, and her body was paralyzed in fear. She could feel her heart in her throat, wanting to jump out of her mouth. Her eyes darted around nervously, the lamplight reflecting in them. Her posture was guarded, her body language subtly leaning backward.
• Alpha Ethan stood before her, his presence commanding every inch of space. His piercing eyes demanded submission even as her instincts urged her to resist.