ALISTAIR
Watching her enjoy the meal I made, an unfamiliar satisfaction settled over me, something I couldn't quite name. It was different from what I usually felt when I cooked—this was more personal, more intimate.
She savored every bite, and seeing her like that made me smile without even realizing it.Beta, alpha is calling you for a meeting.
Austin's voice broke through my thoughts, and I finished my coffee in silence. I stood to wash the dishes, but her hand wrapped around mine, stopping me.
I looked down at her, silently asking what she needed.
"I will do the dishes. You already made us breakfast," she said, her eyes livelier than I had ever seen them.
I nodded, feeling a warmth surge inside me, and gently patted her head in affection. She didn't pull away anymore—she was com
