The Deal with the Alpha-Billionaire

lked quickly, her breath short and her hands trembling, her hair sticking to her face. Every shadow seemed like a trap, every movement a

his? Running from her own pack, abandoning everything she knew, all to save her skin. She pushed t

lina blended into the crowd, ducking her head to avoid attracting attention. She could feel the eyes

eous, but she kept moving, her shoes occasionally slipping on the wet cobblestones. Eventually, she came out onto a bustling avenue lined

t. She hesitated. Venturing into a crowded place wasn't the best idea if she wanted to avoid being noticed, but her options were limit

er suspiciously, but she straightened up, tryi

alone? he asked i

swered, avoid

is doubts disappear. With a sudden gesture, he opened the door, and A

ng moving shadows on the walls. The air was saturated with expensive perfumes, sweat, and a tension that was hard t

r features were drawn, her lips trembling slightly, but her eyes were bright with f

artender asked a

ered, her voice almost

t of her, she took it gratefully, sipping to calm her nerves. She look

a perfectly tailored black suit, he exuded an aura of cold, unwavering power. His dark hair was impecca

Val

s. Perhaps she had seen him in the newspapers or heard him mentioned in t

unk, approached the VIP table with misplaced arrogance. Kael turned slowly, a cold smile on

the scene with morbid fascination. Kael didn't move immediately, but when th

med, falling to his knees, and Kael leaned over him, whispering something no one else c

eyes met Alina's, she felt a shiver run through her body. It was as if

in her direction, an elegant woman in a bright red dress approac

o the bar, staring at her glass of water as if it held all the answers to her questions

ly landed on her shoulder, making her jump. She turned around a

?" he asked, a hint o

you, she re

wise. She took one last look at

e atmosphere, once hypnotic, was now oppressive. Bu

like this? a low, ho

ips parted, but no sound came out. He stood there, imposing

ing to leave,

he replied, a s

tanding why, she took it. The touch of his skin

cuss, he added, gently

something in his gaze, a magnetic force