The next morning, a loud knock on my door jolted me awake. My heart pounded against my ribs as my mind fought to catch up with reality. Sunlight streamed through the curtains, transmitting a golden glow over the room, over us.
Us.
I turned my head slightly, my breath catching as I took in Rigz’s sleeping form beside me. His arm was draped possessively over my waist, his bare chest rising and falling with each steady breath.
He looked so at peace, so different from the usual brooding, guarded man he was.
Another knock… louder this time.
“Lady Leanna!” Amara’s frantic voice came through the door. “Are you awake? Alpha Stefano is looking for you!”
My stomach dropped.
Rigz stirred beside me, groaning as his grip on me tightened for a brief second before he realized the noise. His eyes
