Alpha Edward’s POV I sat on the edge of the bed, watching Kora carefully. She looked so lost, so unaware of the truth. I still couldn’t believe she didn’t remember what happened last night. A part of me wanted to push her, to make her recall everything, but I stopped myself. Some things were better left unsaid—at least for now. With a quiet sigh, I stood up. “Rest,” I told her, though my voice came out more like a command than a suggestion. In truth, I was giving her space, excusing myself so she could bathe and gather herself. But even after leaving the room, I couldn’t shake the strange restlessness crawling under my skin. My wolf was uneasy, pacing inside me like something wasn’t right. I clenched my fists, trying to steady the feeling, but it refused to leave. I decided to use the

