Chapter 24 : The Pack Sees It Too LIRA +15 Bonus At first , it was just small things .
Caius was standing between me and the cold .
Making sure my plate was full before his .
He brought me fresh tea in the mornings , even when he had better things to do .
It was subtle , almost unnoticeable if you werent paying attention .
But I was .
I felt it every time he lingered just a little longer than necessary .
Every time his eyes found me across a room .
Every time he spoke my name , his voice was quieter , softer than it was with anyone else .
At first , I told myself it was nothing .
But then … the pack started noticing .
The omegas whispered behind their hands whenever they caught us in the same room .
The warriors exchanged looks every time I walked into a space where Caius already was .
Conversations would pause , eyes darting between us before continuing in hushed tones .
Some days , I swore I could hear my name spoken in half muffled murmurs .
And Elias ? He was the worst of them all .
It started as small comments offhand remarks at the dinner table , teasing jabs whenever I passed by .
But lately , he had been getting bolder , his amusement barely concealed .
One evening , after dinner , I stepped outside for fresh air .
The chill nipped at my skin , but I welcomed it .
The warmth of the great hall , of the stares , of the unspoken words weighing in the air it was all too much sometimes .
I closed my eyes , inhaling deeply .
The scent of pine and snow filled my lungs , crisp and grounding .
I needed this moment alone .
Or so I thought.
A quiet chuckle broke the silence .
I stiffened , turning sharply .

Elias leaned casually against the wall a few feet away , arms crossed , his ever present smirk tugging at his lips .
I narrowed my eyes .
What ? He shrugged .
Nothing .
Just enjoying the view .
1/4 Chapter 24 The Pack Sees It Too I arched a brow .
Youre enjoying something , but its not the view .
Elias grinned .
The pack sees it , you know .
I frowned .
Sees what ? He gestured lazily toward the entrance of the hall , where- Caius was watching me .
Not approaching .
Not speaking .
Just … watching .
My breath hitched .
+15 Bonus There was something unreadable in his expression , something intense .
His gaze wasnt casual , wasnt fleeting .
It was fixed , unwavering , like he had been looking at me long before Id even noticed .
Something in my stomach twisted , a slow , unfamiliar warmth curling in my chest .
Elias snorted .
Hes got it bad .
I tore my eyes away , my pulse unsteady .
Hes an Alpha .
He doesnt- Care ? Elias arched a brow .
Lira , the man picked out fabric for you .
You think any other Alpha does that ? I opened my mouth .
Closed it .

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Because , no .
No , they wouldnt .
Alphas commanded .
They ruled .
They made decisions that impacted their entire pack , dealt with war , land disputes , rogue threats .
They didnt argue with tailors .
They didnt notice when someone shivered in the cold .
They didnt silently push plates closer so someone else would eat first .
They didnt watch someone the way Caius watched me .
Elias chuckled .
Just give it some thought , yeah ? Then he was gone , slipping back inside as effortlessly as he had appeared .
I exhaled , turning back toward the entrance .
Caius was still watching .
And for the first time , I didnt look away .
A gust of wind whipped through the trees , sending a shiver down my spine .
Caius moved before I even registered it .
He crossed the distance between us in long , purposeful strides , his cloak billowing slightly behind him .
2/4 Chapter 24 The Pack Sees It Too Youre cold .
His voice was gruff , but there was something else beneath it .
Something almost … concerned .
Im fine , I said , though my arms betrayed me , wrapping around myself .
+15 Bonus Caius sighed , then without a word unclasped his cloak and draped it over my shoulders .
The fabric was heavy , warm from his body heat , carrying the faintest hint of his scent .
I stiffened .
You dont have to- I know .
His voice was softer now , lower .
But I want to .

My breath caught .
The bond pulsed between us , humming beneath my skin .
Every day , it was getting harder to ignore .
Harder to pretend that I didnt feel the way my body reacted when he was near .
Harder to deny the way my heart beat a little too fast when he touched me , even if it was just something as simple as this .
He was so close now .
Closer than he needed to be .
The firelight from the hall flickered behind him , casting golden shadows across his sharp features .
I swallowed .
Caius- Go inside , Lira , he murmured .
Its late .
I should have listened .
Should have stepped away , should have thanked him and left .
But I didnt .
Instead , I held his gaze , my fingers unconsciously gripping the edges of the cloak .
You do too much for me , I whispered .
A muscle in his jaw tightened .
Not enough .
My breath hitched .
The bond flared between us , strong and undeniable .
His hand twitched at his side as if he wanted to reach for me but then he exhaled sharply , forcing himself back a step .
The distance felt colder than the night air .
Go inside , Lira , he said again , this time more firmly .
Please .
I hesitated , but then I nodded , my fingers brushing over the cloak one last time before I turned away .
As I stepped back into the hall , I felt his eyes on me still .
And for the first time , I let myself wonder- What if Elias was right ?