After I Torched Alive, My Alpha Went crazy novel Chapter 203

Carlos shot her an exasperated look. "Odette, with all due respect, there's nothing romantic about being held hostage by one of the most dangerous packs in existence."

Hearing his words, Odette gasped theatrically, placing a hand over her heart as if Carlos had just insulted her deepest beliefs.

"Carlos, you have no imagination! Danger and romance are two sides of the same coin. The higher the stakes, the deeper the love story!

"Don't you see? Grace surviving the Dark Ghost Pack wasn't just about her strength—it was about how fate kept pulling you two together, no matter the odds."

She turned to me with a playful grin. "Admit it, Grace, you wouldn't trade that chapter of your life for anything. It made you who you are today, didn't it?"

Before the conversation could devolve further, Faye stepped in, her tone brisk. "Let's not waste time debating what's romantic or not.

"The real issue here is that Grace and Carlos can't afford to be seen together right now. The Alpha King's suspicions are too strong."

Her words were like a splash of cold water. Carlos tensed as he turned to face Faye. "So, what are you suggesting? That I just stay away from Grace while all this blows over?"

Faye nodded firmly. "Exactly. The last thing we need is to give him more ammunition to use against you two. If he decides Grace is a threat, it won't matter how innocent she is. He'll act."

Her words introduced us to a new perspective. I glanced at Carlos, uneasy at the thought of staying away from him. But Faye was right. The Alpha King wasn't someone to be underestimated.

"I don't like it either," I said softly, meeting Carlos's gaze. "But Faye's right. We need to be careful. If we push too hard, we'll only make things worse."

Carlos's expression softened as he looked at me, his frustration giving way to concern. "I hate this," he admitted. "I hate feeling powerless."

I reached out, placing a hand on his arm. "We're not powerless. We'll figure this out. But for now, we need to be smart about it. The Alpha King is watching every move we make."

Odette, sensing the somber mood, tried to lighten the atmosphere. "Well, if anyone can outsmart the Alpha King, it's you two. You've already survived the Dark Ghost Pack, after all."

Carlos let out a dry laugh, shaking his head. "Survived is the key word there."

"Exactly," Odette said with a grin. "And if you can survive that, you can survive this."

Despite everything, her words brought a small smile to my lips.

"We've said enough for tonight," I finally declared. "Everyone knows their part. Let's close the discussion now. One by one, they nodded in reluctant agreement.

As the others began to leave, I said my goodbyes and decided to take Cyrus back to his place.

I kept my posture steady, my steps sure, even as I felt Carlos's gaze burning into my back. He saw through me—I knew he did.

When Odette and Faye left with Cyrus, only Carlos and I remained. "You're pretending to be strong again," Carlos said softly, breaking the silence.

I sighed, "What choice do I have?" I murmured. "If I let them see me break, it's over."

Carlos stepped closer, and without a word, he wrapped me in a hug. His arms were warm and steady, grounding me when everything else felt like it was spinning out of control.

"I'm here for you," he whispered, his voice firm. "Whatever comes, we'll face it together. You don't have to do this alone. I will always be there to solve all your problems."

I closed my eyes, allowing myself a moment of comfort before pulling away. "Thank you," I said quietly. But something in the air caught my attention, a faint scent that sent a chill down my spine.