Alpha Bane''s POV


    I sat at the dining table with Donald sitting in the opposite direction as we shared a meal. As usual, the meal was prepared by Aurora as she did well to ensure that she made everything that I ate all through that period.


    "This food is so good, Alpha Bane," Donald proimed. "I can''t get enough of it."


    I smiled. I already knew how good she was and he did too. The only thing was that each time he mentioned that the food of a particr maid was a level above the others that he ate, he didn''t know that it was from Aurora.


    "That''s normal," I replied. "Aurora''s meals are usually that way. You know all of those times that you always requested more food after eating? She''s always the one behind it."


    "You don''t mean it, do you?"


    I shot him a knowing look and nodded. "Yes, I do mean it."


    We went back to enjoying our meals for a while without saying a word to each other as each of us ate as fast as we could because we kind of enjoyed it too much.


    As we ate, I wondered if it was the right time to ask the question that I had in mind. I had held it in for a while but I knew that it was probably going to change the mood and tone of the conversation. Yet, it had to be talked about.


    "Why did you talk to Aurora concerning my illness, Donald even when I strictly warned you not to?" I asked him out of nowhere. The food he just put into his mouth almost dropped as he was taken unawares by the question.


    "It was for your own good, my Alpha," he replied, continuing his eating. "Didn''t you like it? I mean, I heard that the Princess slept with youst night. I heard that you bothy on the same bed and it makes me wonder what could have happened there. But that''s none of my business, isn''t it?"


    I was embarrassed by his statement and I didn''t know exactly how to react. His ims were true and I never thought he''d be informed about all that. I decided to deal with the guardter on; whoever it was that told him.


    The statement also brought back memories of that night as I kept thinking about it. I remembered how happy I was with Aurora very close to me, wrapping her arms around me in a cuddle that I could never forget in my entire life. The fact that we stayed that way till the morning was something that ddened me. I wished I could recreate those memories again. It was one of the best moments of my life.


    "I don''t want you to do anything contrary to my orders anymore," I sternly warned him with a very serious look on my face. "Do not try it for any reason or you won''t like what will happen to you."


    I was still livid due to what he did. Under no circumstances was he supposed to disobey me that way. He was only alive and without any punishment because he wasn''t just my Beta, he was my friend and I had to treat him differently; giving him the benefit of doubt. Although, it was something that he seemed to be abusing and taking undue advantage of. I had to put an end to that.


    "We both know that you''re not going to do anything about it," Donald said as heughed which got me wide-eyed as I never expected an answer like that. I let it slide as if nothing happened. It wasn''t worth it.


    He must have thought that I was joking but I wasn''t. I just hoped that it won''te to that point where I''ll have to show him that I''m being honest with him. Knowing who he was and how loyal he had always been, I doubted if such could happen. Yet, I knew that if it happened once, it can always happen again.


    We diverted the conversation and began talking about the Pack boundaries and how to keep the reckless rogues in check. They had been showing signs of a revolt but we had everything under control as our Pack warriors always ensured that no one dared cross into our territory.


    As we kept talking about other stuff andughing at the jokes that we told ourselves, we heard a knock on the door which caused us to stop talking to see who it was that knocked.


    "Come in."


    The door was gently opened and it was Aurora. She walked in majestically and headed toward us as Donald immediately stood, and walked in the opposite direction, abandoning the food that he had almost finished.


    As he got to her midway, he bowed and she smiled at him. Then he left the ce, leaving just Aurora and me in the room.


    She pulled a chair close to where I sat and sat, cing her hands on the table. "How are you feeling today?" She asked.


    "I''m feeling so good, my dear. I don''t have any headache at all," I said to her, very happy to finally be free of the wicked headache that wouldn''t let me be. "I think you might be my antidote, Aurora."


    Sheughed upon hearing those words and that was my cue to take it a step further. "Come on, eat with me." I took a spoon of rice and attempted to feed her and quite surprisingly, she opened up her mouth and ate.


    Then she grabbed a spoon which I offered her and began to eat the food with me.


    Aurora''s POV


    In silence, we did eat for a while as I enjoyed the wonderful delicacy that I had made for Alpha Bane. The food was super delicious and I was very proud of myself. I also did well looking at his face anytime he took a spoon of rice into his mouth. I wanted to be certain that he, too, was enjoying the food.


    "What about your parents?" Bane asked, breaking the silence between us. "How are they?"


    "They''re good. They''ve left already. They left with Sophia for the Silver Moon Pack."


    "Oh... That''s true," he said, scratching his head. "I must have lost track of time due to all that has happened to me, so it must have slipped my mind."


    "Don''t worry about that," I said to him. "I did send your regards to them and they sent theirs to you. They even prayed for you to get better before sending their good wishes. I..."


    "Why didn''t you go with them?" He asked, cutting me off. "You were all supposed to leave at the same time, right?"


    "Yeah, we were, but I changed my mind at thest second as I felt it was better to stay with you until your health got better."


    He looked touched by this as his visage immediately changed. I was d he appreciated my humble gesture. The look on his face told me all that I needed to know and I smiled a little bit.


    Our eyes met and we gazed at each other at a standstill. I was unable to take my eyes off him and it was the same with him. It looked like time had been paused so that we could have that moment. It was our moment. We owned it.


    Little by little, our faces began to draw closer as we kept our eyes locked. The distance between us kept bing smaller and smaller until we were just inches away from each other; about to lock our lips together for what I could have sworn would be a very passionate kiss.


    Then the door opened up and Donald walked in, forcing us to adjust ourselves. "Damn it!" Alpha Bane cursed while I blushed uncontrobly as we separated against our will. It was good seeing that he was annoyed by an interruption in our meeting. He just wanted it to be the two of us. Just the two of us.


    We both turned to Donald to know why he just barged into the room like that. I wanted to find out why because he had left on his own ord as soon as I got into the room. If he wanted the three of us in the room, he''d have chosen to stay instead. But, he didn''t. He chose to step out and afford us some privacy. What changed?


    "Alpha Bane," he began as we listened attentively. "Your father will be here soon. He''s already on his way to this ce and he wants to see you."


    On hearing that, I knew that my time was far spent and I had to take my leave. There was no way I was going to be in the same room with Alpha Bane and his father, especially when they probably had some very critical matters to discuss. "I''ll take my leave now," I said to Alpha Bane and Donald.