Chapter 3 But a dark shadow loomed over her.

"Absolutely, I must attend Midorri University." Her gaze was resolute.

"And what if I say you must attend Crepuscolo University instead?"

Austin was a man with unpredictable thoughts, so Daenerys didn't waste time trying to guess what was on his mind. She simply held firm to her own conviction: "Alpha Austin, you are my elder, and you've been my guardian. Under normal circumstances, if you had any requests of me, I would certainly agree. But..."

Austin's face tensed.

She immediately added, "This time, I can't!"

"Is it because of Jackson?" His words were cold, like stones.

Daenerys nodded. "Midori University has always been my dream."

She paused, then added, "And Jackson's too."

Those last four words made the room's temperature drop significantly.

Austin's brow furrowed, exuding a chilling aura that seeped into the very air. "From now on, forget about your dream. You will attend Crepuscolo University. Even if you don't want to, you will!"

His tone was firm, leaving no room for negotiation.

Having her dream crushed for no reason, Daenerys couldn't help but protest, "Alpha Austin, you can't be this unreasonable and controlling."

Austin's expression grew even more severe.

Well, well!

This girl, who used to be as timid as a rabbit around him, too scared to even breathe loudly, was now daring enough to lecture him-just to attend the same school as Jackson!

"A dream is yours, and so is your life. I know you have the power to move mountains, and I know I'm just someone you took in, so I shouldn't harbor any resentment. But I hope you won't control my life."

Oh, how pitiful she sounded, talking about being "taken in." But when had he ever made her feel pitiful?

"Did I pay for your education just so you could go to school and fall in love?" For the first time, Austin looked her directly in the eye, his gaze so cold and intimidating it sent a chill through her entire body. "Before I lose my temper, you'd better take back your insolence!"

Those words, "insolence," struck Daenerys's sensitive heart.

She bit her lip.

"After I get into university, I'll immediately find a part-time job to earn money. From now on, I'll pay for my own tuition, so Alpha Austin won't have to worry about me anymore. I also plan to move out of Alpha Austin's house. Once I've earned enough, I'll repay the kindness you've shown me all these years."

Austin's face darkened.

He slammed the cards in his hand onto the table with a loud thud, causing the others in the room to look tense.

Before Daenerys could regain her composure, Austin's tall figure loomed over her.

His towering form stood there, cold eyes staring her down. "Repeat what you just said!"

The temperature around him was icy cold.

Daenerys felt a shiver run through her as she looked at him, fear rising in her heart.

If this were any other day, she would have backed down by now, needing all the courage she could muster to speak up to Austin.

But now...!

She licked her lips. "Alpha Austin, I'm already eighteen. From now on, I need to live independently..."

She hadn't finished speaking when her chin was suddenly grabbed by his fingers.

His grip was strong, as if he wanted to crush her entirely.

The pain made her eyebrows knit together.

Independent living? When he first brought her back, he had wanted to let her live independently, but what was the result?

The result was that while he was away, she had the audacity to make an engagement with the Black Wolf pack without his permission! Absolutely unforgivable!

"Now that you're of age, you're eager to break ties with me?" Austin's voice was deep, commanding respect without needing anger.

In all these years, this was the first time he had come so close to her. Daenerys could even smell the faint scent of tobacco mixed with his cologne.

This man was extraordinarily dangerous.

Daenerys felt a lump in her throat as she looked at his cold, handsome face. It was difficult, but she managed to breathe out, "I'm just an orphan with no home to return to. Someday, I'll have to leave the Black Wolf pack. Alpha Austin...!You just said I didn't know my place, so if I were to stay, that would really be not knowing my place."

Why was this woman so eager to leave him? Did she really like Jackson that much?

Austin's eyes darkened, and the strength in his grip increased.

In that moment, the pain caused her face to turn pale, and it became even harder for her to breathe.

"Since when did you have the authority to make decisions?" Austin's eyes grew even colder as he lifted her chin, forcing her to look him in the eye. "Daenerys, the day I grow tired of you, you'll pack your things and leave immediately! But until I send you away, you'd better behave and stay in the Black Wolf pack! Don't push me!"

"Alpha Austin, you're being completely unreasonable!" Daenerys fumed, her small face flushed with anger.

Austin's expression became even more icy. "Do I need a reason to deal with a pet? Daenerys, do you have that right?"

The word "pet" pierced Daenerys deeply.

Austin would always stand on high.

He was the sky, the king, the lord.

And she, Daenerys, was the lowly servant kneeling at his feet.

"So that's how Alpha Austin sees me-as a pet." She scoffed.

Austin stared at her indifferently, saying nothing more.

"In your eyes, I'm just a dog you've raised, so you can trample on my dreams, change my university application without my consent! You think I should be like a dog-come when you call, leave when you tell me to!" Her voice grew louder with anger.

He couldn't help but twitch an eyebrow.

To him, she was like a little kitten he had raised. Outwardly gentle and harmless, but when she extended her claws, they were sharp! For so many years, no one had dared to shout in his face like this!

Daenerys was the first, and she would be the last!

"Alpha Austin-no, Alpha Austin!" Daenerys corrected herself, standing tall with a defiant look on her face. She gritted her teeth and said, "From now on, I won't be your pet anymore! I'm leaving tonight!"

After saying that, she glared at him in frustration and turned to leave.

Everyone in the room was stunned.

This...!

Where did this fearless girl come from, daring to challenge Alpha Austin's authority in front of everyone? If Austin's face hadn't looked so terrible, they would have applauded her courage.

But...!

Daenerys took a step, and in an instant...!

Her elbow was suddenly grabbed by a large, iron-like hand.

She turned back, alert, but before she could react, she was thrown onto the bed in the room with brutal force.

The bed was incredibly soft, and her body sank into it.

As she regained her senses, she almost immediately tried to get up.

But a dark shadow loomed over her.

Austin leaned over, one hand pressing down on her waist, holding her in place.

His presence was overwhelming, and just one look from him had the power to kill!

And now, she was on the bed with Alpha Austin...! In such an ambiguous position.

Their faces were so close, close enough that she could feel his breath on her skin.

Daenerys's eyelashes trembled violently, and her breathing began to grow labored.

Being so close to him made her heart race, filling her with a sense of fear and unease.