Marcus's POV
Morning light crept through the windows, illuminating the room. I stirred, feeling the weight of my responsibilities as Alpha. Elara lay beside me, her chest rising and falling with each breath. I knew I had to get up, to start my day and attend to my duties. But for a moment, I just lay there, savoring the warmth of her body next to mine.
I finally threw off the covers and swung my legs over the side of the bed. Elara stirred, opening her eyes to gaze at me. I smiled, feeling a pang of guilt. I knew I had to keep our relationship a secret, at least for now. If my pack found out that I was sleeping with a spy, they would lose all respect for me. They would question my judgment, my ability to lead. And I couldn't risk that, not when I was so close to achieving my goal of brin
