Chapter 117

• Vanessa’s POV
• With my heart pounding in my chest and tears threatening to spill from my eyes, I stormed away from Cyrus, leaving him sitting in the garden behind me. I could hear his mocking laughter, but anger eluded me. Each step was a battle against the overwhelming emotions churning inside me—anger, hurt, and betrayal warring for dominance as I made my way back into the palace.
• I pushed open the ornate doors, my jaw clenched tightly as I scanned the grand halls for any sign of Alpha Alexander. My mind was a whirlwind of tumultuous thoughts, each one more agonizing than the last. This pain surpassed even the sting of Alfie's rejection. As I rounded a corner, I caught sight of him, a figure moving with purpose down the corridor ahead. His wide shoulders and powerful strides.