Chapter 27

*BRIANNE’S POV*

I sat in stunned silence, my eyes wide with wonder as I took in my extravagant surroundings.

I had thought Alpha Jordyn would be taking us to a restaurant, but instead, he drove us to a magnificent mansion, its grandeur and luxury far exceeding my expectations.

The soft glow of candles flickered on the table, casting a warm ambiance over the lavish spread of dishes before us. I felt like I had entered a fairytale, but my nerves refused to settle. The fact that we were alone, with only a discreet waiter hovering in the background, made my anxiety escalate.

Alpha Jordyn’s gaze remained fixed on me, his eyes burning with a vigor that made my skin prickle. I fidgeted with my napkin, unsure of what to do with myself.

“Relax,” He suddenly spoke. He seemed to have seen through my anxiousness. “We’re just going to enjoy a quiet dinner together.”

I nodded, trying to calm my nerves, but my eyes kept darting back to him. There was something about him that made me feel like I was