Ariella’s POV Who would want to see me this early in the morning? That overbearing Alpha? The thought alone made my stomach twist in anger and disgust. Dawn hadn’t even fully broken yet and he's asking for me? What does he want? For me to acknowledge the bond so we can mark each other, and state at sunset together? Ew. The girl by the door must have noticed the confusion…maybe even the disgust…spreading across my face, because she shifted awkwardly and cleared her throat. “Your mistress. Miss Sophia. She wants to see you right away,” she said, voice clipped and careful. Ah, that's a relief. I never thought a day would come where I would be relieved that Sophia sent for me. But here I am. As long as it's not that Alpha. Who knows what Sophia has planned for me today? I let out

