Chapter 155

• Alpha Alexander’s POV
• Walking back into Vanessa’s apartment, my resolve was firm, but I wasn’t prepared for the intensity of the emotions that hit me when I saw her. She was curled up on the couch, looking small and vulnerable. The sight stirred something deep within me—an urgent need to protect, to comfort, to claim what was mine.
• Without a word, I crossed the room and scooped her up into my arms. She gasped, surprised but not resisting, her body relaxing against mine. I carried her effortlessly, pressing her gently against the wall. Our eyes locked, and the intensity of the moment took over. I could no longer hold back.