Elara
I woke up at five in the afternoon to my phone ringing.
My mind was still foggy from the confused thoughts that followed me into sleep after my call with Professor Williams.
When I answered, Dominic's smooth voice came through the speaker. It sent an unexpected flutter through my chest.
"Are you home?" he asked. "If you're free tonight, would you join me for dinner?"
I hesitated. "What kind of dinner?"
"Nothing formal," he replied. His Alpha tone was somehow gentler than usual. "With our wedding coming up, some friends want to meet you. They keep saying I made you up since they've never actually met you. Don't worry. It's just a small gathering with people I trust."
Something in Dominic's voice sounded almost vulnerable. It tugged at my heart in a way I wasn't
