Chapter 48. Behind Closed Doors

Silvia POV

The steam from the bathroom made my skin flush—though it might have been the lingering heat from Alpha Sherman’s kisses.

Inside, I felt like I’d been shattered into countless pieces, a chaotic mess of emotions.

Alpha Sherman’s fingers traced slowly down my bare spine, his movements deliberate and reverent.

I could feel his gaze studying me, which should have been comforting—his touch, his warmth, his closeness should all have relaxed me, but my heart was in turmoil.

I hated feeling this way, not hating him, but hating this state I was in: the storm in my chest refusing to calm, Zack’s words clinging to me like a second skin.

I hated myself even more for letting those words burrow inside, planting seeds of doubt.

I had never been in a situation like this— never used sex to escape my feelings.

But I did.Tonight.

But what choice did I have?

For too long, I hadn’t had any choices at all.

I hadn’t married