52

PHIN

Hearing Cassy say I was Alpha again changed something inside me instantly.

I'd always loved hearing people refer to me as Alpha, but this time it was different. My entire body tingled with the anticipation and responsibility. Real responsibility, and perhaps even the ability to carry it out like the man I was always supposed to be here.

She was giving me another chance, a real chance to prove myself. I couldn't mess this up.

Not this time. I had to be the Alpha she believed I could be.

After ensuring Cassy and Teddy were finally asleep, I just stood there, watching them. They were both physically drained from the battles they'd fought, not just against their enemies but against their pasts. Teddy looked like he'd been through hell and back. He seemed to be thrown into these situations, forced to repeatedly prove his strength and love for Cassy.

It wasn't fair, but then again, nothing ever was in our world.

Once I was confident they wouldn't wake up in a panic, I slipp