Caleb left and Conrad was hopeful he would get more information about Alice. If his brother could meet her and personally see her, that would be even better. He would be assured that she’s safe and doing well.He felt anxious as he waits for his brother’s call. He knew he’s busy with his own matter during the first week after he left and he couldn’t exactly rush him. He waited almost impatiently. He couldn’t focus on his tasks and his mother had to remind him a few times.“If you’re like this, how can I agree for you to leave? Things might have improved, but unless we’re attacked again, we can’t exactly say how effective the changes were. Theoretically, everything’s better, but are they really? Go and train your men.”Conrad sighed before dragging himself onto the training grounds. They have become stricter with the training, not allowing anyone to slack off. The younger men were encouraged to tra

Well, she tried. She’s a mess inside. She truly didn’t expect him to come.Although she looked busy with her tasks, she did turn his way a few times. She’s not hallucinating, is she? He’s really here, right? She was a little flustered to learn he had been staring at her as well. If there’s anything noticeable about him, it was his darker complexion. She can only surmise he spent a lot of time under the sun. It has been what? Almost ten months now.His presence did remind her of something. The potions. Would he have brought more for her to use?“You seem a little distracted.” Steven, a co-worker, asked her at one point.“Oh, am I? Sorry. I haven’t messed up anything yet, though.” She smiled, feeling good about it.The man frowned at her. “What’s bothering you?”“Nothing, really.” She doesn’t want to discuss it.“Does it have something

Conrad went to knock on the first unit’s door. An old man came out to meet him.He was squinting at the newcomer, “Can I help you?”“Uh, yes. I’m wondering if you have an available room for me to rent.”The man looked him up and down. “I’m Sergov. What’s your name?”“Conrad.”“Do you work around here? How long would you be renting? I don’t normally take anything less than three months.”“Well, in that case I can do three months.” He doesn’t care about the money he will be spending.“I do require all three months’ worth of payment as initial payment, though.”“That’s alright. I have the money. How much would that be?”The old man raised an eyebrow. He can tell money wasn’t an issue to the younger man. If he’s a little greedy, he would have charged him more. Unfortunate

Alice heard his conversation that night and wondered what idea he got.She didn’t need to wait long before she learned the answer. He brought her flowers every day. He would eat meals at the restaurant during her shift. It’s a bit embarrassing but he would sometimes bring her snacks from other places. She refuses to eat with him, so this is the most he can do.At one point, she told him to stop. It’s disrupting her work. He only did when he heard her being scolded by a manager or something. He wanted to apologize, too, since it’s his fault, not hers. She glared at him when he walked her home and reminded him again to stop sending packages from other restaurants.“I just thought that by now you would have eaten every dish the restaurant offers. I don’t think you would want to be given food you’ve tasted many times already.” He grimaced as she sighed.Wolves who grew up in their territory don’t know anyt

Alice tossed and turned on the bed. She tried many times to sleep but she just couldn’t. Her mind kept changing its stance. She should come up with a final answer. Maybe then, her mind would stop bothering her. When Conrad left her unit, she did cry. Silently. Then, she realized he would still hear her sobs, no matter how much she suppresses them. She openly cried, then. A lot of things went through her head at the same time, it gave her a little headache. It was as if there’s an unforeseen pressure from all the swirling thoughts in her mind. As usual, there are two opposing opinions. She would like to accept his offer. She would like someone to be with her. She would like to share all the things she’s experiencing with another person. And for that person, there’s no better choice than her own mate. Conrad. He’s a good man. She just didn’t think he would really choose her over their pack. She feels bad. There’s a feeling of guilt, but it was not as bad as the