Chapter 33

Killian's POV

I collapsed onto my bed with a heavy thud, bewildered and overwhelmed. What the hell just happened? What was I supposed to do now? Merely because she exuded the scent of another alpha, does that warrant my possessiveness over her? It shouldn't, right?

Yet, deep within me, a nagging feeling persisted. This jealousy, this possessiveness—it was unfamiliar territory. Sure, I had experienced similar emotions with Odette, but it had always been somewhat different. My wolf, the essence of my being, had never been bothered by Odette's scent being tinged with another alpha's. Only I had ever cared.

However, this time it was different. The scent had affected my wolf profoundly. I could sense his anger, jealousy, and irritation coursing through me. It was a rare occasion when my alpha proudly showcased his power and dominance, especially to a rogue, of all things.

Was my perception solely influenced by my wolf? Did my wolf have such a strong impact on me that his emotions were mani