The Alpha scoffed. I noticed that he didn't look pale anymore, the pink of his cheeks visible and that familiar scowl sitting on his face. Maybe those few hours of sleep and his Alpha powers healed him completely. I cannot say the same thing about me, sadly.

"Whatever", He huffed under his breath, eyes going over my head.

I followed his vision only to stare at the slightly crooked clock. It must be due to the harsh wind earlier. The hour hand rested on the six and the minute on three—time to make dinner.

Clearing my throat, I turned to him. "I'll get started on dinner. Do you want to...