Alpha Nikolai

Alina halted at the same time as Nikolai, curious at why he suddenly stopped but when she heard him say those words, "Scent of mate. She's here." shock gripped her entire being.

She gently called out, "Nikolai," but Nikolai didn't budge to look at her or respond; instead, he disappeared from view, leaving her perplexed.

At the corridor leading to the vast hall where the coronation was taking place, Nikolai suddenly appeared. The chatter and music were more noticeable to the ears, but the scent that was emanating from the hall drew his attention.

He took a deep breath to attempt to settle himself, then stepped into the hall while his eyes wandered in search of the source of the scent that was attracting him like a magnet.

Was this a positive or negative development? The fact that a different person, not just Ophelia, was luring him? Why wasn't he able to resist it?