Dain’s POV I'd barely finished speaking when there was a knock on the door. One of the younger maids stepped inside after receiving permission, keeping her head respectfully lowered before looking toward me. She clasped her hands neatly in front of her apron, and although she tried to appear composed, I could tell she was slightly nervous about delivering a message directly to her Alpha. "Alpha Dain," she said carefully, "the room you ordered has been prepared. The servants have finished bringing everything you requested." "Thank you. You may return to your duties." She bowed once more before hurriedly leaving. I had always known that I was a strict Alpha, disciplined and sometimes ruthless, but I had never been cruel towards any servant, so I was not sure why they always seemed to

