Arranged Marriage with the Alpha

waited in front of the imposing door of Kael Drax . The air seemed heavier than usual, the atmosphere saturated with an almost palpable energy. She knew there was go

cked twice on the door, her heart racing. A few seconds l

twee

ng every detail of her being. His imposing appearance left no doubt about his natural dominance. His dark hair cascaded over his shoulders, and his face w

calm but assured, hiding the nervousness br

dark eyes, his expression unreadable. "You have too much freedom here,

, especially those from a simple healer. Liora was, after all, his future wife. A heavy sile

eplied, without diverting

th such speed that Elia had no time to react. He stopped a few inches from her, his breath hot on

hispered, his voice hoarse. "And I don

ght as a threat. Elia felt her heart speed up at the unexpected atten

d in a firmer voice. " Liora is fragile, an

nt, then a slow smile appeare

yet, you seem to have a much more importan

nge heat rising in the air, almost electric. Elia felt her muscles tense, the survival in

eyes into his. "I don't

ing her against him in an instant. Elia hesitated for a moment, but this proximity gave h

cold whisper, his lips almost touching her cheek. "

ctory sensations surged through her. The temptation to push him away, to escape this moment,

aid, her voice full of challenge. "But I will

h an almost painful intensity. Then, suddenly, he let go of her, as if waking up from a strange dr

muttered, almost to himself. "But you intrigu

ad been building. A messenger rushed in, panting, a serious expression on his fac

. "The union is imminent.

you say? There was no emotion in his voice, just an icy calcula

aze burning with new determination. "The union between me and Liora is a formality. It must take place. And you bet

her head. A promise. A threat. But no matter ho

calm but firm. "I will protect Liora , whatever i

nt of amusement in his eyes. But it was only a fraction of a second. Then he tu

e, Elia. Y