Chapter 9

Arabella's POV

My heart pounded in my chest as I fought to regain my composure. His presence was intoxicating, and every fiber of my being yearned to give in to his magnetic pull.

I swallowed hard, torn between the temptation that called me and the rational voice in my head urging caution. Gathering myself, I straightened my posture and met Alpha Asher's gaze head-on but he stood up immediately.

"Alpha Asher, I .."

"We'll talk later," he stood up, his presence leaving a void in the room.

The air seemed thinner, colder without him close by. I watched as he walked towards the door, his broad shoulders and confident stride commanding attention.

"Wait," I called out, unable to contain the sudden wave of longing within me.

He turned back to me, a hint of a smile tugging at the corners of his lips. "Yes?"

"Nothing." I quickly lied and he nodded.

"Okay. And remember, if you need anything, Gary will be here to assist you."

Just as he finished speaking, the door swung open, revealing Gary.