mbr

he most exquisite meal of my entire life, I settled

vitality coursed through m

-a stunning black gown adorned with intricate silver embroidery

aces. The dress had a plunging neckline that added a touch of allure, and the flo

like a queen. The maids had taken great care in styling my

ioned alongside the window, a sense of urgency promp

e more surged within me, compelling me

a soft smile graced my lips, captivated by t

of familiarity pierced the mirror's surface-a flash of cri

cting to find him standing there. Yet, to my bewilderm

n its pace. Slowly, I turned back to face the mirror, filled with

ed to the safety of the bed, wrapping my

lace beneath its comforting cover, allowing

a chilling sensation coursed through my body,

ntly, forcefully removing the duvet that env

hat surrounded me, they failed t

mfort; it demanded freedom, an escape f

dow frame, I endeavored to disce

th an astonishing revelation-the ground lay far

tretched across multiple floors, leaving m

as the perilous fate that awaited me should I

eshing breeze gently caressed my face,

and explore any possible means of escape. Unbeknownst to me, I unintenti

thout warning, powerful hands seized me from be

ave a death wish?" questioned an unfamil

the person who had intervened, realizing I had not encountered t

I responded, both of us panting he

g? Your entire body was almo

lied, my voice shaking from the adrenaline rush. "I didn't mean

curiosity. "Well, you scared the living daylights out of me. You should

on. "You're right. I didn't fully consider t

brief moment, a grin illuminated his face. "You're very beau

imented me because no one h

my face instinctively hidi

composed and collected. "I hold the position of Be

eplied, accompanie

ense of relief, realizing that not everyone within

ked, momentarily stepping away from me and heading toward the t

ed, genuinely unaware

for soothing your nerves," he replied, return

Its rich, moist layers beckoned with a tantalizing aroma, and

anticipation. "Thank you, Fabian." As I raised the de

dn't help but question if this offering was a calculated mov

ins of the dessert. I had no knowledge of its source or wh

" I voiced my suspicion, a tinge of warin

crossed Fabian's fac

u are being held against your will by my Alpha, and I comprehend your discontent with the situation.

possessed knowledge of my plight. The realization sen

situation and be a way for me to escape fro

ccumbed to the temptation and took a bite f

alanced between sweetness and depth. Each bite was a

tentively observed me. Our brief moment of tranquility was abrup

e stood Alpha Xavier. He wore an impeccable two-piec

ith his complexion and hazel eyes, lendin

ances at hand, Alpha Xavier casually slid his hands into h

ur destination or the purpose of our sudden departure,

of understanding or explanation, I discovered that he, too

us both in a state of uncertainty, yearning f