Princess Ayla
I was so deep in my thoughts and book, that I jumped when Nate touched my shoulder.
“Is everything okay?” He grumbled, his voice thick with sleep.
“Yeah.” I gasped, clenching my chest.
“I didn’t mean to scare you.” He moved the tray and took a seat beside me.
“I was just in my thoughts. I didn’t expect you to be awake,” I told him and he chuckled.
“While it is morning.” He pointed outside.
“How long have you been awake?” Nate asked and I shrugged.
“I don’t know. I woke up and was hungry. I ate while I read and now you’re up. I didn’t look at the time.”
“What’s wrong?” He asked as he wrapped his arms around me and held me to his chest.
“I’m worried my wolf will never show up.” I sighed, and he squeezed me before kissing my head.
“She’ll be here when she’s
