Ayla's POV
My silence remained in the morning as I recounted the events that happened last night before Alpha Liam left the room. I barely slept for the same reason, and now I am closing my eyes while gently patting my chest in frustration.
'This isn't what you wanted, Ayla. You must forbid yourself from falling for a man like him. Liam, or, should we say, Alpha Liam, was way out of reach, and he couldn't even remember a bit about your connection in the past.'
I suddenly became aware of Mary's presence when I heard the noise from afar making me stop from overthinking.
And as she closed the door, Mary gave me a soft smile with a formal greeting before showing me what she had prepared for today's breakfast.
As usual, her voice was soothing, bringing me back to the reality that I have so
