ALEXANDER
"Alpha."
The voice came from behind me, pulling me out of my thoughts.
I turned slightly and saw one of the guards approaching along the patrol route. He had probably noticed me standing at the edge of the woods and stopped only long enough to acknowledge me.
"Alpha," he repeated respectfully.
I nodded.
"Carry on."
He bowed his head and continued along the path. I watched him disappear between the trees before finally looking down at my watch.
My brows drew together. I hadn't realized how long I had been standing there.
The night had gotten darker while I was lost in my thoughts, and the quiet that had initially felt comforting had eventually become almost oppressive.
I pushed myself away from where I had been standing and started walking back toward the main house.
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