Victoria
The sharp rap on the door pulled me from sleep far too early. Dawn's first light barely filtered through the curtains as I reluctantly opened my eyes, finding myself still wrapped in Leo's protective embrace on the study sofa. My body ached from the awkward sleeping position, but I couldn't deny the comfort his presence had provided through the night.
"Alpha Victoria?"Omega Dolly's gentle voice came through the door. "The council members are beginning to arrive for the seven-thirty meeting you scheduled."
I bolted upright, momentarily disoriented. "What time is it?"
"Just after six-thirty, Alpha," she replied, the title still strange to my ears.
Leo was already awake, his eyes alert despite our uncomfortable night's rest. "You need to shower and change," he said,
