Chapter 7 : My Territory Chapter 7 : My Territory ( Scarletts POV ) Alexander raised his hands hallway , palms forward . The gesture was stiff , unnatural coming from him . It wasnt an actual apology , not a real attempt to make amends . No , it only screamed of someone trying to control the narrative . Scarlett , his deep voice rumbled , filled with forced calm , 1 didnt come to fight . Lets talk this through 1 crossed my arms , unimpressed , and leaned against the doorframe of my living room . My house wasnt his packhouse , and I wasnt one of his groveling subordinates . But I was curious to see how this would go , so I stepped aside and let him in . You want to talk now ? I said flatly , gesturing for him to come inside . Thats rich . It was impossible to miss the way Alexanders amber eyes flicked around the space , taking in my home like he was cataloging everything . He hadnt been here before but acted as if the air around him shifted to suit his presence . His broad shoulders cut a commanding silhouette as he moved past me . The faint scent accompanying him filled the room almost immediately . That heavy , cloying musk the signature of an alpha throwing his weight around . My stomach tightened in protest at the pheromones . My wolf , Cora growled in the back of my mind , bristling ferociously . She hated the manipulation . Then he did something I dreaded . Alexander moved to my sofa like he owned it , sinking into it as though it were his throne . The air changed . Suffocating tension cloaked the room like a storm about to break . From his pocket , a silver cigar appeared . And for a heartbeat , the only sound in the room was his fingernails tapping against the smooth surface of the metal casing . He didnt even make it to lighting it . I moved faster than Id consciously decided , grabbing the cigar from his hand before the box of matches even came into view . My palm tingled angrily from the silver as I crushed the thing in my grip , letting the remnants fall to the floor . The tiny ash pieces sparkled faintly before clinking to the ground with finality This is my territory , I said icily , the defiance in my voice sharp as steel . Im in charge here . Rule one : no smoking in my house . Alexanders jaw tightened , the faintest muscle twitching visibly along his cheekbone . He wasnt used to being opposed this way it showed in the locked tension in his frame . Graces years of meek submission had molded him to expect obedience . He sat stiffly , his hands now resting on his knees , fingers curling into light fists , 1 dont recall you being so … bold . You were far more agreeable the pust three years . The laugh that escaped me was cold and humorless . It echoed sharply , bouncing off the quiet walls of the room . Three years , I repeated mockingly , my lips twisting into a cruel smile . I took a single step forward , closing the space between us slightly . You thought that was real ? His amber eyes narrowed slightly , his posture shifting as he tracked my every move . It wasnt anything but an act , I said bluntly , leaning back slightly against the armrest of a chair . You thought I was accommodating ? Please . I didnt care enough to bother challenging you . That politeness you loved so much wasnt patience it was apathy . A flicker of something crossed his features . Surprise ? Irritation ? Maybe both . Before he could respond , I pushed further , letting my tone drip with disdain . That gentle persona wasnt for you . That was survival . Ive been playing the role of the future Luna you wanted . You just didnt bother to notice what it cost me or what I truly thought of you Alexanders shift was subtle but undeniable . His jaw ticked , his shoulders straightened , and his fingers curled tighter until the faint c *** of his joints broke the quiet . You and your friend Emma have caused quite the stir , he said finally , his voice calm , too calm . Rejecting a mating bond publicly ? Spreading malicious rumors about Grace ? The way he spoke grated on my nerves . Calm , collected , but with that underlying accusation . He leaned forward slightly , amber eyes glinting faintly like a predator comering Haony 7/2 Chapter 7 My Territory nalicious rumors about Grace ? The way he spoke grated on my nerves . Calm , collected , but with that underlying accusation . He leaned forward slightly , amber eyes glinting faintly like a predator cornering its prey You brought this on yourself , I said plainly , my sharp tone cutting right through his calm attempt . Rumors ? Really ? What you mean is facts , Alexander . Truth isnt a rumor just because it doesnt fit your narrative . If youre implying Graces condition is- Tm not implying anything . I interrupted him sharply , stepping closer now until I stood over him where he sat . You wanted to keep her hidden ? Run two stories side by side ? Mark me while shielding her ? His lips pressed into a thin line , the tic in his jaw betraying that unraveling controll I titted my pregnancy head . Then you shouldve done a better job covering your tracks because Emma only repeated something everyone else saw . Or did you think no one else would mention Graces trips to the den ? Obstetrics isnt for silver poisoning , Alexander . He let out a low , warning growl . The sound reverberated through the air like a rumble of impending thunder . Deep , menacing , meant to signal that i had overstepped e room itself seemed to shift as his Alpha power surged , Alexander surged to his feet in one swift motion , towering over me with his full stature . The i creating an almost physical weight in the air . Wolves in his pack would have crumbled under this presence . You will not speak of Grace like that , he snarled , every word vibrating with restrained rage . His amber eyes burned with warning . If his display was meant to intimidate me , it failed miserably . My wolf gave an amused growl , urging me to push back . I stepped even closer , so close that I could see the slight hitch in his breath as my emerald eyes blazed up at him . I will speak truth whether you like it or not , I hissed , my voice laced with venom . Your so called perfect Grace sent rogues after me three years ago . I nearly died because of her manipulative games while you turned a blind eye . He flinched . Just a little . But I caught it . I caught the way my words hit their mark , chipping away at his practiced composure . You think protecting her changes what she did to me ? You think forcing me into this political band serves the pack ? Save your sanctimonious excuses , Alexander , I spat , because I stopped caring years ago . You dont scare me . You dont control me . The tension was suffocating . The air between us crackled with raw , unresolved energy , each of us refusing to yield . His amber eyes flared with frustrating disbelief , while my wolf radiated icy power , daring him to make the next move . 1 think were done here , I said finally , my voice low but firm . I gestured sharply toward the door . Get out of my house . For a moment , he didnt move . He stood there , his piercing gaze locked onto mine , his breaths coming short and fast . I knew that everything inside him screamed for control control he couldnt regain . Without another word , he turned sharply on his heel , heading for the door . His heavy steps echoed through the hallway before the front door slammed shut behind him . And just like that , the silence returned . A heavy , loaded silence that filled the now empty space . Cora purred in satisfaction in the back of my mind . That went well , she said dryly , radiating smug approval . 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