Chapter 78

• Anita's POV
• As the disorienting heat spread through my veins, I found myself lying on the cool floor, the haze of Evelyn's scheme clouding my mind and senses. I became aware of Alpha Hades, just inches away, his dark eyes filled with a mix of worry and something else—an urge he fought to control.
• I reached out instinctively, seeking stability, and my hand landed squarely on his chest. His skin was warm, his heartbeat steady and grounding, a contrast to my own racing pulse. But as he leaned over me, his face mere inches from mine, I felt the pull between us grow. My hand slipped, fingers brushing down the strong contours of his chest, and I felt the tension in his body spike.