#Chapter 226: Alpha Feelings

Olivia The room, dimly lit by the twins’ soft lamplight, was filled with the pleasant scent of babies and a candle drifting in through the open door. I sat on the plush rocking chair, its ornate woodwork tracing intricate patterns. Heavy velvet drapes framed the tall windows, blocking the moonlight and any prying eyes from the outside world. It was a comfort to be here after everything. But I didn’t feel comforted anymore. Not when Nathan had just told me that he was planning on stepping down as Alpha. “Nathan?” I hissed, resisting the urge to raise my voice as I felt Elliot finally drifting off to sleep in my arms. “You’re joking, right?” Nathan shook his head. “I’m not,” he explained. “I’ve been thinking about this for a while. I want to deal with the Ryan situation, and then step down. It’s for the best.” “How is that for the best?” I asked. I stood, gently laying Elliot down in his crib, and turned to look at Nathan with my hands on my hips. “You were meant