Alpha Cade groaned softly as he rolled to the other side of his bed, feeling his hand land on something soft and warm. Opening his eyes slowly, he saw Aria, still asleep beside him. His eyes grew wide with shock and panic. This was not supposed to happen.

He sat up quickly, his heart pounding. "Aria," he whispered, gently shaking her shoulder. "Wake up."

Aria stirred and slowly opened her eyes, blinking in confusion. "Cade? What's going on?"

"You stayed the night," Cade said, trying to keep ...