"Someone decided to join me today," Kael said in a softly amused tone as Morvienne walked into the dining room.

She paused for half a second, then smiled.

"I did," she said softly. "Good morning, Alpha Kael. May I join you?"

Kael looked up at her, his gaze lingering a little longer.

"Good morning, Morvienne," he replied. "Yes, you can."

"You don't need to ask," he added almost casually.

Morvienne's smile widened just a bit as she walked closer, and Lina, who was busy setting the table, slowed her movements. Her eyes moved from Kael to Morvienne, then back again, noticing something.

The way they looked at each other, the...