"Is everything okay?" he asked, his voice low and calm. I was lost in thought, but he snapped his fingers in front of my face to get my attention. I hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. But something about the alpha's expression made me trust him. Maybe it was the kindness in his eyes, or maybe it was the way he seemed to genuinely care about my well-being.

I took a deep breath and decided to tell him the truth. But just as I was about to speak, he spoke again. "I understand you are still getting used to the city."

I breathed heavily in relief. It wasn't what...