Selene woke to find Kael already dressed, his broad back turned to her as he fastened his leather tunic. The morning light streamed through the curtains, casting golden patterns across his shoulders. He was preparing to leave for a meeting with another Alpha—a diplomatic matter that required his presence.
She rolled on the bed, pulling the sheets up to her chin, her expression clearly unhappy. Her violet eyes watched him with a mixture of longing and disappointment. He was leaving again. So soon.
Kael turned, catching her gaze. A slow smile spread across his face, amusement dancing in his golden eyes. "You look like a child who just lost her favorite toy."
Selene sat up, still silent, her silver-blonde hair tumbling around her shoulders. She didn't respond. She just watched him, her pou
