Chapter 33

Thorian's POV:

Deep within the inner recesses of my being, I grappled with an insatiable urge to divulge my true nature to these hapless humans who had recklessly transgressed into my territory. Their audacious intrusion into my personal space, coupled with their brash threats against my very existence, struck me as absurd in the extreme. Yet, I remained concealed in the shadows, guarding the full extent of my power, a predator in waiting.

As I observed the unfolding drama, my frustration grew with every moment. Ashley, in her moment of vulnerability, resorted to pleading with them, inadvertently revealing more of her human nature than her wolfish prowess. It irked me to the core that these humans remained blissfully oblivious to the dire consequences that awaited those who dared to challenge me—the alpha whose authority was unassailable, and whose pride was untouchable.

Amid the heavy silence that enveloped us, a voice abruptly shattered the fragile equilibrium, jolting me out of my