-Summer-
It wasn’t exactly what I had hoped for, but it was the best I could achieve for now, and I had to make peace with that. Besides, I wasn’t asking Ash to love me. All I sought was his trust.
“We can work as partners,” I agreed, “given time.”
“Given time,” he echoed.
We exchanged a small smile before I reclined in my seat, observing him. “So, how was your day off?”
His smile widened slightly, though he appeared hesitant to divulge.
“Do you genuinely want to know?” he queried.
“Well, I did grant you the day off,” I pointed out.
He nodded slightly, appearing more willing to converse. “I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. Being an Alpha has kept me occupied. I forgot what it meant to be a friend, let alone find time to relax. Today, I managed to unwind and just enjoy being a frien
