_Liam's POV_
I was returning to my room after the lengthy meeting with Alpha Aaron. The discussion about pack matters had lasted for hours, and our workload had increased significantly since the recent witch attack. I could feel the exhaustion tugging at my muscles, and my mind was weighed down by the responsibilities that came with being the Gamma.
As I walked down the dimly lit hallway toward my room, my mind briefly wandered to Aurora, my mate. It had been some time since we had a chance to talk or spend some time together. The demands of our roles within the pack had kept us busy, and I missed her presence deeply.
In my tired state, I wished that she had agreed to stay with me in my room. It would have been easier for me to convince her to accept our bond as mates, to reassure her o
