Syliva woke up to Xander bringing dinner in the room. It smelled delicious. Syliva blushed as her stomach growled from hunger.

“Help yourself,” Xander smiled at Syliva . He put the tray on the small table by the window. “We already ate,” he said taking the seat across from Syliva . “We eat dinner early around here.”

“I am sorry,” Syliva sat down and looked at his hands. “I fell asleep again. I should have been awake so we could talk,” she ranted nervously. Xander observed her with unhidden curiosity.

“You’re tired. There is nothing to apologize for,” Xander assured with a warm smile. Syliva noted how open this alpha...