“No, you''re fine. But I really should get dressed," she said softly, shifting on the bed.


    "Why?!" I asked, surprised by her sudden urgency.


    "Because I just should. Last night, I didn''t have the energy to get up from the bed, let alone do anything else,” she admitted, a faint smile tugging at her lips.


    "So, you enjoyed yourself then?" I couldn''t help but grin, the thought making my chest warm.


    "Absolutely. Torturing you has be my favorite kind of forey," she teased, a yful glint in her eyes.


    "Well, you sure fooled me. You walked outpletely calm, while I was barely able to keep myself standing. I still don''t understand what you did to me without actually doing anything. I even broke your shower, for God''s sake," I said, shaking my head in disbelief.


    "That you did," she replied with a smirk. "Speaking of which, I need to take a proper shower this morning. Last night doesn''t count." She fidgeted slightly at the memory, and I noticed how the thought seemed to excite her.


    "You can use mine," I offered casually, trying to sound nonchnt even though I desperately wanted to keep her close.


    She nodded and started to get off the bed, gathering theforter with her. Instinctively, I grabbed it away from her.


    “Hey!” she eximed, standingpletely exposed before me. She didn''t even try to cover herself, and I couldn''t help but love the annoyed scrunch on her face. Her toned curves revealed the hard work she put into her body, yet there was a softness beneath it all. My fingers itched to trace the curve of her round ass, but I forced myself to hold back. I reminded myself to take things slow, to build trust, and to let her lead when it came to intimacy. She both frustrated and fascinated me, and yesterday had opened a new door between us.


    "You were pressed up against me just ten minutes ago. That view is mine now. You might as well get used to it," I said, a teasing edge in my voice. "Go get what you need, and then we can head next door."


    She rolled her eyes butplied without protest.


    "Be, are you guarding Ken''s room?" she asked suddenly.


    "So it''s ''Ken'' now?" I teased back.


    "Shut up. Are you or aren''t you?"


    "Of course, bossman," I replied with a grin.


    "Can you make yourself scarce for a bit?"


    "Excuse me? You''ve been telling me for almost two months to stick to her like my life depends on it. What changed?"


    "I''m with her, and she''s talking to me kind of. But she''ll use you as a distraction, and I''m not ready for that."


    "Of course you''re not. I missed you going over there. When did she even let you in?" "I stayedst night.''


    "Damn, you work fast. Clearly, she hasn''t forgiven you yet if she''s going to bolt and me me," I said,ughing this time.


    “Just go. We''ll meet you guys downstairs for breakfast.”


    ***


    She emerged from her closet wearing a loose t-shirt and shorts, bncing a pile of clothes and whatever else she''d brought from the bathroom.


    “Here, let me help. Are you moving in already?" I teased, reaching out to take a few bottles from her hands.


    "No! Of course not. I just have a routine and like my stuff. I don''t even know what you use," she said with a shudder.


    "To be honest, neither do I. Soap is soap to me," Iughed. We stepped into my room, and she hesitated in the doorway. I could feel her uneasest time she was here, I hadn''t been kind. I knew it was fear of losing her, but still, she had left in tears.


    "Come on, I''ll show you where you can put your things," I said softly, sliding my hand around her back to gently guide her inside.


    Once we were both showered and dressed, we headed out together. We hadn''t even reached the bottom step of the entryway when Danny scooped her up in a hug and kissed her cheek. I couldn''t help but hate my delta right then he was clearly trying to get under my skin.


    “Get over it, bossman. You''ve kept our Luna away for too long. We need to get to know her too," he said with a grin.


    He set her down in front of Be. I watched their interaction closely, feeling a pang of jealousy. They clicked almost instantly. Be was able to keep her calm and safe in a way I hadn''t. I was still afraid she might have feelings for him. She leaned her forehead against his chest, and he wrapped his arms around her slowly, offeringfort.


    "Thank you, bossman," he mindlinked to me.


    In that moment, the atmosphere in the room shifted. A calmness settled over me—a peacefulness I hadn''t felt since my father was alpha. She was truly special.