ILYANA’S POV
“Kael, is that you?”
The alpha king halted for a minute before he turned back to me. I could not make his face out in the dimly lit hallway, but I knew it was him. He took five light steps, stopping in front of me with a forced, stretched smile.
“Did I disturb you? I had no idea you were sleeping.”
“No… no…” I quickly replied, stepping further from the door. “I was in the shower. I had to take one after…”
I let the rest of the words trail off, and he nodded, understanding. His gaze was hot and piercing on me, and I looked down instantly.
“Do you want to take a walk with me?” he asked, and my heart skipped a beat.
I looked up at him, only to quickly look away again. “O… of course…” I stuttered, and I was about to step out before remembering the towel I had wrapped around
