My heart skipped a beat when I found Alpha Maseno waiting at the gate. It was already past midnight, and I didn't expect to find anyone awake, let alone Alpha Maseno. He had always been a night owl, but this late hour surprised me. Curiosity piqued, and I approached him cautiously, wondering what could have brought him out at such an unusual time.

My wolf kept shifting uncomfortably at the back of my head, making me more worried. Alpha Maseno called my name, but I didn't respond. It's not that I didn't want; I wanted to, but my stupid voice box couldn't let me utter the yes word. 

I could...