~ Doris’s POV ~
I woke up feeling tired, too lazy to move at first. Then it hit me, I was in Ryder’s room.
I turned to look beside me, but the bed was empty. He hadn’t come back after leaving last night.
Was he alright?
Or is he avoiding me?
I hugged my knees to my chest and let my thoughts wander.
I shook my head, pushing the thought away. Don’t be silly, Doris. He’s your mate, but that doesn’t mean…
A soft knock pulled me out of my thoughts. I quickly sat up as the door slowly opened.
One of the maids walked in, holding a neatly folded set of clothes.
“Good morning, Luna,” she said gently. “Alpha asked me to bring your school uniform.”
I nodded, feeling nerves and excitement tangle together in my chest.
I hadn’t been to school in years, not ever since Anna decided that keepi
