"I'm an Alpha. I will not bend to anyone's rules."
Liana's voice rang out defiantly in the empty room as she tugged Drew's heavy coat around herself, the fabric engulfing her in a cocoon of warmth and scent that was undeniably him. She felt its weight on her shoulders, a reminder of his presence even in his absence.
It had been five long days since she awoke from that nightmare, and since then, Drew had kept her locked up in his room. The space felt both suffocating and safe, a contradiction that mirrored her turbulent emotions. The doctor and the maids were the only ones who intruded on her solitude, appearing regularly to check on her, deliver food, and assist her in dressing and keeping the room tidy.
But the rest of the time, she was left alone with her thoughts. Sometimes, she wo
