Chapter Five:MisunderstandingsI woke up alone again, the connecting door still shut. My body remembered the weight of Kael's arm and the way his breath had branded my neck. I sat up, shoved my hair out of my face, and muttered, "Day two. Try not to faint."A soft knock sounded."Come in."A woman stepped inside carrying a tray that smelled like actual coffee. Late twenties, dark braid, calm eyes that looked like they'd seen every possible reaction to this place and still showed up with breakfast."Good morning. I'm Lisa. Mr. Voss assigned me to you. I'll help you settle in and answer questions about the pack, the territory, and… the mate bond."I stared at the coffee like it held the secrets of the universe. "You brought coffee. Sit down. And drop the 'Miss.' Just call me Avery"She hesitated, then sat. "Mr. Voss was clear I should treat you with the respect due his mate.""Yeah, well, From now on you're Lisa, I'm Avery, and if I start talking nonsense you're allowed to tell me to sh
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