Saying that I wake up would be a lie. I simply open my eyes, giving up on the pointless struggle to catch any sleep.

I get out of bed and straight into shower, as I need something to regain energy.

When I descend the stairs, I find only Darius at the kitchen table.

Of course. Others must be still asleep. The Sun barely came out.

"Good morning," I say as I enter and notice the table is full of bread, charcuterie, and all sorts of spreads. Aliana is obviously up whenever the Alpha needs her to be up.

"Is it?" he smirks, not really paying attention to me.

I know...