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I woke up the next morning still cuddled up in his hands, and it made me smile. I knew it was dark, but I could feel my face blushing a bright red. I couldn't believe that I got to sleep and wake up with this man every single day on the same bed from now on.

He stirred in his sleep and turned over, lying on his side, putting his arms around me and pulling me closer to him.

With a smile glued on my face, I decided to go back to bed.

I woke up about an hour later when he got to his feet. I still lay there, lazy to get up, but he was already dressing up.

I glanced at the wall clock, and it was just seven in the morning.

"Where are you going so early?" I asked.

"I've been gone for two weeks, my love. I'm sure there is so much I need to catch up on regarding Alpha duties."

I nodded in understanding.

When he left, I got to my feet, stretching out, and decided to head into my room.

I thought about how I was going to pack and wished I had Shayla here with me still. Thinking about her, I decid