CIARA'S POV 

I sat on the couch, staring blankly at the TV as Alpha Bestian and I watched a movie together. But my mind wasn't on the screen, it was a million miles away, lost in thought.

I couldn't shake off the feeling of sadness that had been weighing me down lately. It was like a heavy cloud had settled over me, and I couldn't escape its shadow.

Alpha Bestian noticed my somber mood and put a gentle hand on my shoulder. "Hey, is everything okay?" he asked, his voice soft with concern.

I forced a smile, trying to reassure him that I was fine. But he saw right through...