#Chapter 99: Stable Footing

Alexander POV The soft growl that escaped Ella's chest was so quiet it was audible only to me, but there was no mistaking it. My instincts flared, and I couldn’t help myself—I pulled her a little closer, feeling her warmth pressed against me. Without letting her go, I murmured, "It seems your wolf might be awakening already." At my words, a wide, disbelieving grin spread across her face. "That's true," she whispered, her eyes bright with wonder. Her excitement was contagious, and I couldn’t help returning her smile. Slowly, I loosened my hold, the tension between us melting away as her excitement took over. When she finally stepped out of my arms, the cold air rushed in, and I felt an odd emptiness without her near. I couldn’t stop smiling as I watched Ella take in this new part of herself. I could only imagine the loneliness and fear she must have endured all this time without her wolf—a part of her soul stolen and locked away. My hatred for David