Drake's Pov
The soft scratching of my pen against paper echoes through the quiet office, but my focus wavers. My eyes drift to the clock on the wall, the seconds ticking by far too slowly. It’s strange, this feeling of emptiness. Nicole has only been gone for a few hours, back at the hospital working her shift, yet it feels like longer. The pack house seems quieter, less vibrant without her presence.
I lean back in my chair, rubbing a hand over my face as I sigh. It’s ridiculous how much I miss her already. The bond is growing stronger, undeniable. But it’s more than that, Nicole has a way of filling the spaces around her, bringing warmth to even the darkest corners.
I glance at the paperwork still scattered across my desk, tasks I’ve been neglecting for far too long. I’ve been so focus
