through the silence.

brief moment, I caught a flicker of guilt in his expression. But just

efore walking away, leaving me

-

a's

len asleep still wearing the clothes from last night. A dull ache settled in my chest as I recall

ptiness beside me confirmed what I already knew-Marcus hadn't slept here. He never d

est, feeling the weight of

Anya," my wo

g you out last night,"

ht," she re

he door interrupte

k. Kn

Lorraine Angeli-L.A. for short. She was Michael's mate,

ted warmly. "Alpha wants you i

Alright, I'

the thought aside, I headed downstairs and found breakfast already set on the

te, L.A.?" I ask

Alpha assigne

ppy. Unlike me, constantly yearning for

invited, needin

g with affection. I tried to keep up, but the stark contrast betwee

nd her expression soften

ile and nodded befo

-

, I made my way to Marcus' o

his voice

ted before stepping inside. He

see me?" I as

he or

t in one of the chairs

owed. "Did I say yo

knitting my brows. Did he e

ly before gesturing

d to my fac

" he repeated, his voic

oing as he asked. His warmth envelop

me," he

warning, he cupped my face and crashed his lips against mine. His kiss was urgen

ent sparks of pleasure through me. His lips trailed from my jaw to m

k. Kn

oth

y, adjusting my clothes while

muttered before cal

' irritated expression. Then, his gaze flickered to m

We've located the rogue

us fire burned in his eyes. Damien had escaped once, with Veronica's help. Though

d. "Gather the sentinels. That bas

owed. "Ye

I turned to Marcus h

way as if my touch burned him. His glar

uch me!"

My throat tightened as I bli

Anya!" h

re hurrying out of the office.

she asked gently, conc

e, I nodded before r

better. I should h

pain he caused me, I co

s my greate