We ate breakfast quietly. Dwight seemed a bit discouraged after the earlier confrontation with his pack members, but he didn’t press me to talk. He gave me space, letting the silence settle between us.
When I finished, I downed a glass of water. “I need to leave,” I said, standing quickly. “I have classes to attend.”
Dwight nodded, as if he had expected that. He knew how important my education was for my future. I had worked hard on my grades to secure opportunities ahead.
“I’ll go with you,” he said, rising. “We’ll walk together.”
I shook my head. “No, you’re too busy,” I said firmly. “You shouldn’t put your responsibilities aside for me.”
He froze, a bit stunned. “Those can wait,” he insisted, hoping I would agree.
I raised an eyebrow. As Alpha, Dwight had far more pressing concern
