Aurora’s POV

After Alpha Gray left, I expected the emptiness to come again. Last time, the silence of the mansion had nearly swallowed me whole. But this time was different.

I didn’t feel hollow. Instead, I felt steady. Our bond had grown stronger over the weekend, deeper than before. When I touched my chest, I could almost still feel his heartbeat there, steady and sure.

That connection gave me energy. It gave me focus.

I reminded myself that if I wanted to stand beside Alpha Gray as his ...