Chapter 223

AURELIA'S POV Alpha Draven was waiting for me. he was enjoying it, I could see that. I know that he knew I had no choice but to come back to him. He lounged comfortably on one of the armchairs, broad shoulders filling the space, his dark gaze locked on me the moment I entered. It wasn’t admiration in his eyes—it was ownership. Like a predator who had already claimed his prey and was now simply waiting to play with it. “Aurelia,” he said smoothly, his voice rich but dangerous, “I was beginning to think you’d forgotten me.” “I… was asked to come,” I replied quietly, lowering my gaze just enough to avoid his piercing stare without appearing outright defiant. Draven stood, closing the distance between us with slow, measured steps. He circled me once, the heat of his presence making my skin crawl, then stopped in front of me. His hand reached up, fingers brushing a strand of hair from my face, lingering just a little too long. “You’re beautiful,” he murmured, leaning closer, his breath warm