I wake with the sun high in the sky, my body humming with awareness of the omega sleeping just beyond my wall. Her scent has permeated the stone between us, sweet and wild, a constant reminder of last night's prize. Conri paces through my mind, impatient as always. 'Check on her,' he urges, and for once I agree without argument. Four hours is enough rest for her to process her new reality. Time to begin the claiming process properly.
I dress quickly, pulling on dark jeans and a crisp black button-down that I leave partially open at the collar. No need for the formal attire I wear when meeting with other alphas or Council members. This is more... intimate.
'She's still sleeping,' Conri notes as I approach her door, his senses more attuned to her presence than even mine.
I unlock the door
