MAIA'S POV

After trying to finish my painting without my model, I stared at my work and appreciated the beauty in it.

"Something is missing. Hmm," I said out loud with my hands on my waist.

"The frown is missing," A very familiar voice said.

"Neal! It seems like forever since we last saw each other!" I exclaimed, turning around to face him.

"I have been quite busy and the King Alpha has been sending me on a lot of errands," he replied.

"Well, how have you been? Tell me," I asked.

"I am good. Still handsome as ever," he replied.

"I see that you still have your humor. That...