48. Clarissa

I woke up with my limbs intertwined with Jalen's, and my face buried in his chest.

"Don't move, please," Jalen's raspy voice said and I chuckled. "It's a crime to get out of bed now."

I laughed. "Shouldn't you be on your way for your pack's morning run?"

Jalen smiled and we gazed into each other's eyes, holding hands and cuddling. He gave me an affectionate peck on my forehead, murmuring sweet nothings

We were curled up in bed when a soft knock on the door startled us both. Jalen groaned and rolled over, pulling the covers over his head.

"Come on, lazy ass," I teased, nudging him playfully.

"It's probably my dad," Jalen grumbled, getting out of bed and heading to the door. I sat up and watched as he opened the door to reveal his father standing on the other side, a smile on his face.

"It's time for our morning run," his dad said in his voice. "Please get ready. "

Jalen groaned and shut the door. I chuckled and covered my body with a blanket.

As Jalen went to the bathroom to wash his f