Mika
A sense of unease washed over me as I awoke from a deep, weary nap. The knowledge that Alpha Malcolm and Alpha Mark could still be lurking nearby gnawed at my mind, amplifying my anxiety. To complicate matters further, Alexa was present, too, like a shadow lingering at the edges of my thoughts.
I had been wrestling with the dilemma of confiding in Cain about the threat Alexa posed. Despite the weight of that secret pressing down on me, I hesitated. Cain and Alpha Felix had already extended their kindness and support in ways I could never have anticipated. The last thing I wanted was to burden either of them with an additional worry, especially Cain, who had already taken on so much for my sake.
I hopped out of bed to splash water on my face and shake off the sleepiness. After fre
