Falcon POV
Ash was restless even after running with Katya earlier and getting sleep. He was fighting me, clawing to get out. He needed to stretch his legs again, to calm down. Katya lay lifeless next to me, her stillness putting me on edge. I hated not feeling her presence. Right now, I needed to feel our connection more than ever. But I also understood her reasons for going ahead.
I left the room, craving fresh air. As I walked outside and strolled across the property, the cool breeze brushed against my face. "You're up," Nate said, approaching me.
"I should not have slept so long," I admitted.
"You needed it, Alpha. You left me in charge, and I won't let you down," he reassured me. I nodded, acknowledging his truthfulness.
I placed my hands on my head for a moment, the weight of
