Samuel

Samuel POV:

Watching our little mate hurry into the changing room, I couldn't help but feel a pang of concern. It was clear that Lyla was deliberately avoiding Cameron and me. While we understood her need for space, it was increasingly challenging to keep our distance. We had noticed her trying to sneak out early in the morning, but we chose to feign sleep. We had even mind-linked the guards to ensure her exit went unnoticed. We weren't embarrassed or ashamed of her staying in our cabin, in fact we loved it. Still, we knew that any unnecessary drama could overwhelm her, particularly given the seeds of doubt we'd sown regarding her relationship with Alpha Jax. Every move we made had to be considered and cautious. One wrong step could jeopardize everything.

"You guys really need to tone it down, you know. You're scaring her," Alana warned us, her brows furrowed in concern.

Exhaling a deep sigh, I wished it were that simple.

"Alana, it's easier said than done. You can't understand what i