#Chapter 61: Her Fiancé

MAEVE POV “Y-You?” I repeated, mouth open agape in shock as I scanned over his amused face. “You’re the alpha?” Upon first glance, I had pegged him for a mere soldier, or the son of one of the soldiers, at best. Nothing about him gave me the impression that he was the rough and tough, battle-born commanding officer who had inspired so much morale throughout the capital. With those open, kind eyes and that charming, charismatic personality that was currently keeping me company, the thought had not even crossed my mind. Could it truly be possible for someone to be capable of such forcefulness and kindness all at once? Though… now that I thought about it, I supposed the same could be said about Xaden. It should not be possible for a man of his reputation to treat me so preciously, but he defied nearly every expectation I’d had of him. Perhaps I should give this man—Nicholas—the benefit of the doubt. He raised an inquisitive eyebrow. “Is that so surprising?” A mortified