Chapter 257: VEILS OF DOMINANCE

Nixx   As I closed the door, he gave me a look, like a wolf assessing me for any danger. “Hey, what’s up?”   "Where's Daisy?" I moved around, trying to pick up on his vibe as it enveloped me.   His expression turned serious. "Gone. Took a walk with Doc." He slid a chair out at the kitchen table and plopped down, his eyes urging me to do the same.   Percival had changed a lot. It was tough dealing with his overwhelming dominance. Even though I had Alpha blood too, he was... unique.   He settled at the oak table, keeping a bit of distance from his usual spot. A hint of a smirk tugged at the corner of his lips, but his expression remained tough.   "How you doing?" My icebreaker flopped.   He leaned back with a sigh, our eyes locking. I had to look away.   "I'm doing better. Feeling stronger."   A laugh slipped out. "I get it. You're massive now. You've changed a lot—everything from the way you stand to your expressions. You don’t need to be on guard around me, Percival. I know we’re just