CIARA'S POV 

As the evening drew to a close, I made my way downstairs to the living den, then felt trepidation rush in. I had been avoiding Alpha Bestian all day, unsure of how to face him after our earlier conversation. But as the hours ticked by, I knew I couldn't avoid him forever.

As I entered the living den, I spotted Alpha Bestian sitting on the couch, his eyes fixed on the TV. I hesitated for a moment, wondering if I should join him, but something about his posture seemed to suggest that he didn't want company.

Despite my reservations, I decided to join him, but I chose to...