KARLA
I jerked out of bed and sat up, looking at the wall clock. I woke up late again. I dragged myself out of bed and rushed towards the kitchen to get his coffee made, but I was surprised to see Colby already in the kitchen. He wore a casual vest that exposed his brawny arms and grey sweatpants. He looked different from the man I used to see, always wearing suits. He appeared to be in his element in the kitchen.
"Good morning, Karla," he said as he put the cup of tea on the tray.
I was surprised to see no one else in the kitchen and, of course, to see Colby in the kitchen.
"Good morning, Colby." I returned his greeting. “Where are the other staff?”
“Alpha Killian gave them a day off.”
I still felt dizzy and fatigued, so I pulled a stool from the island and sat down. Colby bro
