16 Time With The Moon

Emily,

The instant I returned to my room, I undressed and stepped into the shower, feeling the grime from playing with the children cling to my skin.

As the dirt washed away, it collected at my feet before vanishing down the drain.

I was tired and grateful for the activities. For the first time in a while, I did not have the time to think of my troubles.

Refreshed and exhausted, I emerged from the shower unclothed and made the deliberate choice to sleep in the nude. With my door securely locked, I knew I could find solace in the silence and solitude.

Settling onto the bed, I gazed up at the ceiling, appreciating the beauty of the room I found myself in. It was a place of comfort that I yearned to call my own, rather than borrowing someone else's.

Alpha Kane had proven himself to be a remarkable leader, providing his people with such luxuries. He embodied the qualities of an ideal alpha.

Lost in my thoughts, I turned onto my side and pondered what had attracted me to Jake, how he had ma