Chapter 45

• Vanessa’s POV
• After Richard’s departure, a whirlwind of conflicting emotions churned within me, threatening to consume my resolve. The weight of Alpha Alexander’s dominance hung heavy in the air, suffocating me with the pressure of my obligations to the pack.
• With each passing moment, the desire to escape grew stronger, tempting me with the promise of freedom from the constraints of my existence. There was nothing left for me here except bitterness. Amelia would understand if I told her I ran away.