Third person pov Katie sat at the edge of the bed, her body aching from the ordeal she’d just endured. Every muscle felt strained, as though her bones were wrapped in lead. Her mind drifted, numb to everything except the lingering discomfort in her limbs. She let out a sigh, rubbing her temples, trying to will away the dull throbbing that pulsed through her. Ati stood across the room, leaning casually against the wall, arms folded, her eyes narrowing as she observed Katie. There was a smirk playing on her lips, a subtle, almost predatory glint in her gaze. She waited for a moment, letting the silence grow heavy before she finally spoke. "So... how are you feeling after your night with Alpha Jerome?" Ati asked, her voice laced with an exaggerated sweetness that dripped with mock c

