Days turned into weeks, and Cassandra and Alpha Dominic hardly had time for each other. Alpha Dominic was busy handling pack matters while Cassandra was tasked with her work duties.

Though they stayed together in the same cabin, their schedules rarely aligned. They would exchange small talks during breakfast and occasional texts, but they hardly had any time to be intimate. Cassandra was beginning to feel uneasy about their relationship.

One morning, as they sat down for breakfast, Alpha Dominic spoke up, "Cassie, I'm sorry about our schedules and how they are affecting us."

Cassandra put her spoon down to give him her undivided attention.

"I promise I'll talk about...