ROBERTO

"What happened?" I groaned, struggling to sit up in my bed. A wave of dizziness washed over me, and my eyelids felt heavy as if weighted down by exhaustion. I could barely manage to pry them open.

"Alpha? Are you okay? So you need anything?" Maria's voice rang out, filled with concern and a barrage of questions.

The pain in my head throbbed as I attempted to process her words. "I'm fine, so please leave."

"But-"

"I said I'm fine, Maria. Just leave me alone for now."

"Should I get the doctor? You seemed exhausted..."

"What part of leave me alone, don't you understand?!" I snapped harshly.

"She sighed...