Chapter 19 " Alpha claim"

As Hudson turned toward the closet, Selena’s eyes widened. A large tattoo covered his entire back, showing a fierce golden-eyed wolf—his wolf.

But it wasn’t just the tattoo that made her gasp. Beneath it, hidden within the lines of ink, were scars, faint but noticeable, crisscrossing his skin. Her heart tightened as she looked closer.

Without thinking, she moved toward him. Her hand trembled as she reached out, lightly tracing the tattoo with her fingertips. His skin felt warm, almost unreal, and she could feel the energy coming from him. But her focus stayed on the scars.

Hudson sensed her behind him and turned around. He saw the strange, almost vulnerable look on her face.

“What’s wrong?” he asked, his voice softer than usual.

“You have so many scars,” Selena whispered, her voice shaking. “Does it hurt?”

Hudson chuckled lightly and shook his head. “No, it doesn’t hurt. They’re old scars from fights with other packs. I got them in battles that needed to be won.” He paused for a momen