Lora woke up in the soft morning light, her body nestled against Azriel’s warmth, his strong arms wrapped protectively around her. She sighed in contentment, still amazed at how safe and whole she felt with him by her side. Slowly opening her eyes, she looked up at his face, expecting to find his side of the bed empty, as it often was with his early duties as Alpha.
But to her surprise, Azriel was still there, sleeping peacefully. A small smile crept across her lips as she gently traced a finger along his jawline. He stirred, his eyes fluttering open, and a smirk appeared on his face as soon as he saw her.
"You’re still here," Lora whispered, a little astonished, her voice laced with delight.
Azriel chuckled softly, pulling her closer. "And why wouldn’t I be?"
"But... the Pack," she sa
