Chapter 39

Gwen’s POV

The next morning, I woke up to an empty bed, the sheets cold and undisturbed beside me.

Slowly, I got into a seating position, the obvious fact that Alpha Blake hadn't returned washed over me, hitting me like a wave.

I looked across at the clock on the nightstand, it was already late in the morning.

With a sigh, I swung my legs slowly over to the edge of the bed and stood up, feeling a mix of disappointment and determination.

I was about to go directly to Alpha Blake's room when my maids, in their nightgowns, intercepted me at the doorway.

"Good morning, lady Gwen," Elgiva said cheerfully. "We have drawn your bath for you."

I shook my head. "I don't have time for that right now. I want to see Alpha Blake."

Aurelia moved forward, her expression gentle, yet firm. "Lady Gwen, it’s important you take care of yourself first. You will feel so much better after a bath."She said

My irritation and frustration were obvious in my expression, but I knew they were right.

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