11 – WOLVES
Meridian Water
I woke before dawn, having only managed a light nap. My heightened senses refused to let me sleep deeply in unfamiliar territory. Heading to the bathroom, I took a quick shower and dressed again in my leather attire. When I stepped out, he was already seated on the bed, his eyes immediately locking onto me. He ran a hand through his hair and sighed.
“Take a shower. We’ll be leaving,” I said while securing my daggers.
“Whatever you say, Your Highness,” he replied sarcastically, brushing past me and making me roll my eyes.
For someone so reserved and quiet most of the time, he was starting to show more of himself around me. Too much, perhaps.
After he finished his shower, we exited the way we had entered, moving through the shadows until we reached the edge o
