Vera's pov
His face was inches away, calm and serene. The strong lines of his features were relaxed in sleep, and I couldn’t help but study him. There was something about seeing him like this, stripped of all his walls and weight, that made my heart ache a little.
Then I remembered—I had fallen asleep resting my head on the bed, not lying down.
Which meant… he must have moved me.
A soft chuckle escaped my lips. He really did carry me to the bed while I slept. That image made me smile even more.
The fierce Alpha with all his pride… quietly laying me down so I’d be more comfortable.
I shifted just a little, careful not to wake him, and continued watching him in the early morning stillness.
In this moment, it was like the rest of the world didn’t exist.
No councils. No rival Alphas. N
