Chapter 27 " Friend or foe?"

Next morning.

Alpha Hudson woke up in a daze, his body covered in sweat and his chest feeling uncomfortably hot. His breathing came in short gasps as if something was weighing him down. As his mind cleared, he realized the pressure. Something heavy was lying on top of him, and it wasn’t just the covers.

Confused, he blinked a few times before opening his eyes—and was completely stunned.

Selena, still in her wolf form, was curled up on his chest, her soft white fur rising and falling with each breath. Her heart beat steadily, and Hudson could feel its rhythm vibrating through his own body. Her breath fanned gently across his face, warm and even, causing him to chuckle softly at the sight of her sleeping face.

Unable to help himself, Hudson reached out and gently patted her, his large hands moving softly through her snow-white fur. His usually fierce features softened as he took in the sight of his mate peacefully sprawled across him. She looked so innocent, so comfortable in her sleep,