Chapter 22
Alucard's presence alone was enough to stir a whirlwind of emotions within me. Hatred, hurt, longing—all tangled together in a complex web that threatened to ensnare me once more. His forest-green eyes, so familiar yet now so distant, bore into mine, their intensity causing my heart to race.
Alpha King Azarius, on the other hand, exuded an air of regal authority that demanded respect. His demeanor was composed, his gaze assessing as it swept over me. It was evident that he was a ruler accustomed to command and obedience.
For a moment, the room seemed to hold its breath, the tension palpable. I fought to steady myself, to regain control over the maelstrom of feelings that threatened to consume me. With a measured breath, I composed myself and stepped forward, my chin lifted in
