Kayden's POV

I could see clearly that she was not feeling too good and that the previous day had taken a toll on her but she was merely trying to be fine.

"I... I am fine Alpha Kayden, I don't want to slack off, I can....."

"It's an order, not a request, you are not allowed to refuse." I cut her off and heard her sigh softly.

"Yes Alpha Kayden," she mumbled with a bow and turned to leave.

In me, I knew that those words sounded more distant, the way she called Alpha Kayden sounded so far away.

I watched the door shut behind her and sighed. Why am...