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Avalyn POV

As Mary took her leave and headed out, I heard a small gasp from the living room. Then footsteps came closer until Grey's face appeared in the bedroom doorway. I hadn‘t expected to see him any time soon, considering that he had so much going on with his soon–to–be bride.

“How are you feeling?” He asked as he took steps closer to me. “I see that the girl was able to bring you food.”

“Mary,” I stated firmly, watching him. Alpha Grey looked at me for a moment, confused. A smile played across my lips.

“Her name is Mary, the maid‘s, that is. She is very nice. Thank you for having her help me. I appreciate it.” He seemed almost stunned at my reply, and simply nodded his head.

“Did you eat?” Alpha Grey was behaving completely out of his character, and had me questioning why he suddenly cared. After all, most of our conversations had been him giving his order and me doing as he had struggled. I wondered if he‘d changed because of the baby.

“I was about to,” I replied. I watc