Chapter 60: Shattered Illusions

I held my breath as I watched the transformation on the Alpha's face, feeling my heart hammer wildly in my chest. The playful, teasing demeanor that had lingered on his face was gone, replaced by a mask of cold fury—a stark contrast to the man I had known just moments before. What had changed? Had I crossed a line with my question? I gnawed at my lip, anxiety tightening in my chest. Was his family a topic too painful to discuss? Panic coursed through me. I should have been content with his teasing, savoring the moment rather than questioning the future. Now, I feared I had shattered whatever fragile connection we had begun to build. My gaze locked with his, the earlier adoration in his eyes replaced by a look of disdain. I felt my heart sink further with each passing second. “It was nice having you, slave. Don’t expect anything more from me. And if you ever touch me again, I’ll cut off your tongue. Am I clear?” His voice was a cold, venomous snarl that left me momentarily speechless.