Heat crept back into my cheeks as I accompanied him to the second-floor balcony. The night air was cool, carrying the scent of mountain foliage. The question that had been lingering in my mind resurfaced.
"Alpha Matthias, I—”
"Aurelia, you..."
After a moment of silence, we both turned to look at each other and spoke simultaneously. Our eyes met, and we both stopped, chuckling softly.
Matthias raised his hand. "You first."
I pursed my lips, suppressing my pounding heart, and looked at him. "I want to know if you have known me for a long time? Have you been intentionally approaching me this whole time?"
Matthias’ Adam's apple bobbed as his deep, captivating gaze held mine. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Aurelia, do you not recognize me at all?"
My face blanched, and my eye
