Viya's POV
I knew exactly how serious Alpha Shaw's condition was.
I refused.
After finishing lunch with Julian, I drove toward Maplewood Heights.
When I pulled up to the estate, I found her already waiting in the garden, soaking up the afternoon sun just as I'd instructed during her last treatment.
I parked and made my way to the entrance. The moment I spotted her sitting there in the bright sunlight, I couldn't help but smile. "Luna Gloria, the sun's so harsh right now. You didn't need to wait for me out here."
"I wanted to make sure you actually came."
Her expression softened the instant she saw me. She reached out and caught my hand as I approached. "Viya, sweetheart. Are you alright? After everything that happened online..."
I laughed gently and squeezed her h
