Chapter 21: On the move.

In the hushed stillness of my sleep, I stir, the subtle scent of masculinity and the lingering trace of vanilla intertwining in the air.

Instinctively, I yearn for deeper warmth, attempting to snuggle in, my hands reaching out to embrace the comforting presence around me.

The tranquility is disrupted as Mike’s elated and cheerful voice echoes through the room, calling for “Mumma and Dad.”

My eyes flutter open, consciousness washing over me like a sudden wave. Glancing upwards, reality sets in, and I find myself cradled in the strong arms of Alpha Jacob, his chest a secure haven.

A jolt of surprise courses through me as our eyes meet. The gaze from Alpha Jacob carries a complexity of emotions, and I’m left suspended in the silent exchange, caught between the dream and the startling reality of being nestled against him.

My senses snapped into focus as I quickly removed myself from the tangle of sheets, embarrassment coloring my cheeks. The room, lit by the soft morning light, seemed unf