Chapter 55

Lorelei I couldn't help but stare at Alpha Keith as he stood before me. His black dress shirt paired with tailored slacks exuded an aura of dominance that was both intimidating and captivating. Every inch of him radiated Alpha energy—controlled yet powerful, the kind that commanded respect without a single word. "Take off my clothes?" Alpha Keith finally responded, his voice deep and uncertain. His long fingers tensed against the sofa armrest, brows furrowing slightly as he regarded me with confusion, as if doubting what he'd heard. A flicker of something passed through his eyes. And beneath it all—desire. He swallowed hard, his sculpted jaw tightening, but the icy composure he wore like armor cracked just slightly at the edges. A flush crept up the line of his neck to his ears. “Alright,” he said at last, voice hoarse as if dragged from somewhere deep in his chest. He sat up straighter, his movements methodical as he undid each button of his shirt. One. Two. Three. The fabric parted s