The storm raged outside. Zahra and Asher went to bed. They lay in the darkness. A flash of lightning lit up the room at times.

The sound of the rain lessened but it was still there, ever-present.

“Tell me a secret,” Asher said, breaking the silence.

Zahra laughed out loud at the request. She glanced at the alpha. Asher stared at the ceiling instead.

“Why would I do that?” the omega asked amused. The request sounded ridiculous. Asher must have known as well because his cheeks heated up.

“I will share one in return,” Asher whispered. His face felt too warm.

“You sound too confident,” Zahra said in a chuckle....