Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire (Maya and Alex)

Chapter 78 -Maya's POV-

Adrenaline surged through my veins, overriding any rational thought. Before I could even register what I was doing, I was stepping in front of Ivan, placing myself directly between him and the snarling black mass that was Alex's wolf.

It felt instinctive, a primal urge to shield Ivan from whatever danger Alex posed. But my actions only seemed to make things worse. The wolf's growl intensified, a deep, guttural sound that sent shivers down my spine. It was a sound that spoke of pure, unbridled rage, and it was

directed solely at me.

Panic clawed at my throat.

Would he attack me?

Ivan reacted quickly, grabbing my hand and pulling me back behind him. He raised his own hand in a placating gesture, his voice calm yet firm. "Alex, we're not here to fight. We just want to talk."

The wolf didn't respond, only continued its menacing growl. It circled us slowly, its eyes glowing a fiery red in the darkness. The tension in the air was thick enough to choke on.

Just then, Miranda let out a huff of exasperation. "Oh for crying out loud," she drawled, her voice dripping with annoyance, "just shift back already. Your wolf is terrifying everyone."

A beat of silence followed. Then, with a sound like thunder, bones cracked and shifted within the massive form. A moment later, Alex stood before us in all his glory, his face etched with fury.

Heat flooded my cheeks as I averted my gaze. The sight of him, so raw and exposed, was flustering. But a flicker of movement caught my eye. I stole a glance at Ivan, only to find his jaw clenched tight, his eyes narrowed in what looked like... jealousy and anger?

The awkward silence stretched on, broken only by the guards' coughs and nervous shuffling as they handed him clothes.

Finally Miranda spoke up again, "Well, it's a bit chilly out here, wouldn't you say? Shouldn't we all head inside?"

Her attempt at lightening the mood fell flat. Everyone, it seemed, was focused on Alex's simmering rage. After what felt like an eternity, Alex spoke. His voice was a low growl, colder than the winter wind itself, "What do you want?"

Ivan let out a heavy sigh. "There doesn't

n't have to b

to be a war. We can resolve this."

war?" he roared. He took a menacing step forward, towering over Ivan. "I lost wolves, Ivan! Pack

Alex continued, his voice cold and devoid of

hatred radiating from Alex was palpable. "There won't just be a war," Alex snarled,

about the consequences, about the potential loss of innocent lives - human for vengeance so deep, so all-encompassing, that

werewolf. He was

voice was surprisingly steady considering the threat hanging in the air, "look, we can understand your anger. What

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war... this isn't the answer. Think about the consequences. Think

Lives lost? Do you think my wolves didn't have lives? Do you think they didn't have

other ways. It's already brewing. More wolves are dying. Unleashing a war... that will only lead to more bloodshed, mere pain. It

out a humorless laugh. "No. I have given him a free pass for way too long. This ends now. One way or another, this

whisper. "If

It will be

any warmth or recognition. It was as if I were a stranger, a face in the crowd. The rejection stung, a sharp pain that went far

world burn. Maybe then, just maybe,

was consumed by his rage, his desire

the answer, Alex," Ivan cut in, his voice laced with a hint of desperation. "Think about your pack. Think

raw with emotion. "I have lost wolves and many

been unusually quiet throughout the

a step back for a second? Maybe a good night's sleep will help everyone clear

the first place, Ivan. Maybe then, your

rin

punch to the gut. The anger in Alex's voice wasn't just directed at my father; it was directed at Ivan,

the precipice of another confrontation. But then,

come here to fight. We came here to talk, to try and find a peaceful solution. But if you're not willing

beat longer,

Alex, and suddenly it felt like everything that had happened in the past few months didn't matter. He had reverted back to his default setting, the cold, heartless version of himself

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