Chapter 12: Alpha River’s Warning
Evaline:
He stopped merely inches away from me, and despite my anxious inner self, I found myself inhaling his strong scent that took me by surprise.
He smelled like - storm and spiced amber - if I had to put it into words.
It was like the sharp, electrifying scent of an approaching storm, carrying the raw energy of lightning and the briny bite of sea salt.
But also, there’s this warmth beneath the cold. The deep, resinous scent of amber added a subtle but undeniable presence, something rich and lingering.
Without realizing it, without even meaning to do it, I found myself inhaling deeply and taking in his unique but irresistible scent. And as I did, my body actually started relaxing, leaving me stunned.
Unfortunately, this peaceful moment didn’t last for long as I made the mistake to look up at his face and found his cold orbs fixed on me.
My breath trapped in my throat, and my heartbeat started pounding against my ribs like a frantic bird trying to escape its cage.
I didn’t dare move. Didn’t dare to breathe too loudly.
And if the burning anger in his deep green eyes was anything to go by, I had every reason to fear him.
I forced my hands to remain steady. I had known he didn’t trust me, none of them did. But now, after seeing the way his expression had darkened upon finding me with Lily, I realized just how wary he was of me.