Chapter 69

Silvia As Alpha Sherman opened the car door, I felt my heart race with anticipation. The moment my silver heels touched the pavement, the world exploded into blinding light. Camera flashes erupted around us like supernovas, leaving nothing but white spots dancing across my vision and shadowy figures wielding cameras. Now I understood Alpha Sherman 's hesitation in the car—he'd anticipated this chaos. "Alpha Sherman ! Is she your true Mate?" a voice shouted from the crowd. I blinked hard, trying to adjust to the assault of light while my ears filled with the barking questions of paparazzi. Their voices blended into a disorienting cacophony that made my head spin. "Ms. Harper, did you seduce Alpha Sherman?" another called out. Suddenly, Alpha Sherman's solid body pressed against my back. His arm wrapping protectively around my waist while his other hand shielded my face from the flashes. He became a living barrier between me and the crowd, his body tense and alert. I glanced up to see hi