Third Person POV
Sofia remained in the spacious chamber long after Vaden had left for the training grounds. The room, bathed in golden morning light, felt impossibly quiet without him. She sat cross-legged on the plush bed, fingers idly tracing the embroidery on the quilt as her thoughts wandered. Despite the serenity of the castle, she couldn’t shake the itch to connect with someone from the outside world, someone who would share happiness with her.
The perfect person came to mind immediately.
With a smile, she reached for her phone from the bedside table. It had been too long since she’d caught up with Alice, and she was eager to hear how things were going in the Blackwood Pack. Settling comfortably against the pillows, Sofia scrolled through her contacts and pressed Alice’s name.
