Elena
“Alpha. Luna. You’re back.”
I snapped out of his gaze and turned toward the patrol guards, who bowed their heads politely at us.
I offered them a small smile and nodded. “Is Grandpa awake already?”
The patrol guard nodded. “Yes, he is. He’s been trying to summon you earlier.”
I paused, a helpless smile forming on my lips. “Is he angry?
The patrol guard chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck. “Well... he is.”
As expected.
I nodded and thanked him before stepping inside the gate, Alaric walking at my side.
“You seem close to the patrols.”
I paused briefly, letting out a soft chuckle. “It’s nothing.”
“I wasn’t asking whether it was nothing.” His voice lowered, his brows drawing together.
I looked at him, confused by the edge in his tone. “What exact
