Mated to the Alpha CEO
"That's what your parents did. That's what we'll do."
He looked into her eyes. "You really believe that?"
"I do." She kissed him. "Now stop worrying and help me finish the garden."
He laughed. "Yes, ma'am."
Clara's first day out of bed was a success.
She walked to the river and back, leaning on Alistair's arm. The golden light flickered, but it didn't go out.
"You're improving," he said.
"I'm trying."
"Trying is enough."
They sat on the bank, watching the water flow. Clara felt the sun on her face, the breeze in her hair, and for a moment, she forgot about the Devourer, the Council, the weight of her power.