It had been nearly a week since we first arrived at the resort, and somehow, I had managed to find my own rhythm, carving out moments of peace despite everything. The days had started blending together into a haze of sunshine and ocean breezes. I wasn’t sure if I had found real comfort, or if it was just the sheer distance from the pack that was lulling me into this strange sense of calm.
Lucian, thankfully, had mostly been a non-factor. I avoided him like the plague. I’d slip out of the hotel room early, long before he woke up, and spend the day by the water, or exploring the island. I didn’t mind being alone. In fact, I preferred it. When Lucian left to hit on the locals or boast about his supposed Alpha status to anyone who’d listen, I returned to the room, sometimes crossing paths wit
