Chapter 67

Natalia stood frozen, her hand still suspended in mid-air as Alexander's presence filled the boutique. His eyes were cold steel, locked on her like a predator assessing prey. "My card," he said, his voice deceptively calm. She dropped the card onto the counter as if it had burned her, forcing a brittle laugh. "Alex, darling, I was just having a little fun with your... guest." "Apologize to my mate. Now." The command in his voice was unmistakable - pure Alpha authority that made even me shiver slightly. Natalia's face paled beneath her perfect makeup. "I'm... sorry," she muttered, the words dripping with insincerity. I lifted my chin, meeting her gaze directly. "Your apology is as genuine as your highlights, but I'll accept it anyway." Alexander's lips twitched slightly at my comment before his expression hardened again. He moved to stand beside me, his arm wrapping possessively around my waist. "We're done here," I said to the saleswoman, who looked eager to escape the tension. "I'll t