Chapter 171: The Alpha’s Last Warning

Dante let her walk away.

For now.

He watched as she stepped out of the packhouse, her shoulders tense, her hands shaking at her sides.

She didn't look back.

Didn't hesitate.

But Dante felt it.

The way her heart still beat for him.

The way her scent was still wrapped in his.

The way she had never truly stopped wanting him.

And that?

That was all he needed.

He let her go.

Let her think she had won.

But as she disappeared into the woods, he made a silent promise.

"Run all you want, Bella."

"But this time, I will chase you."

"And when I catch you—"

His fingers twitched.

"You will never leave me again."